Balaguen, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 5319 |
| Population (2020) | 1,819 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cuyo |
| Coordinates | 10.8251, 121.0518 (10° 50' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.6 meters (172.6 feet) |
Balaguen is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,819. This represented 14.43% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balaguen in the 2015 Census was 1,812 broken down into 388 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,394 | 286 | 4.87 | |
| 1,521 | 301 | 5.05 | |
| 1,700 | 334 | 5.09 | |
| 1,688 | 354 | 4.77 | |
| 1,810 | 382 | 4.74 | |
| 1,812 | 388 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balaguen is 10 to 14, with 205 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 201 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 205 | 11.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 8.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 4.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 2.37% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.43% |
| Total | 1,812 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balaguen grew from 1,394 in 1990 to 1,819 in 2020, an increase of 425 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 1,812 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,394 | – | |
| 1,521 | 1.65% | |
| 1,700 | 2.41% | |
| 1,699 | -0.01% | |
| 1,810 | 2.33% | |
| 1,812 | 0.02% | |
| 1,819 | 0.08% |
Location
Balaguen is situated at approximately 10.8251, 121.0518, in the island of Cuyo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.6 meters or 172.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balaguen shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.