Balatucan, Municipality of Looc, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Looc |
| Postal code | 5507 |
| Population (2020) | 1,077 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.2893, 121.9721 (12° 17' North, 121° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Balatucan is a barangay in the municipality of Looc, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,077. This represented 4.94% of the total population of Looc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatucan in the 2015 Census was 1,088 broken down into 252 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,201 | 201 | 5.98 | |
| 1,105 | 207 | 5.34 | |
| 1,108 | 232 | 4.78 | |
| 1,119 | 223 | 5.02 | |
| 1,064 | 235 | 4.53 | |
| 1,088 | 252 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatucan is 10 to 14, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 6.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 12.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 13.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 5.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.65% |
| Total | 1,088 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatucan fell from 1,201 in 1990 to 1,077 in 2020, a decrease of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.21%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 1,088 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,201 | – | |
| 1,106 | -1.53% | |
| 1,108 | 0.04% | |
| 1,119 | 0.14% | |
| 1,064 | -1.82% | |
| 1,088 | 0.43% | |
| 1,077 | -0.21% |
Location
Balatucan is situated at approximately 12.2893, 121.9721, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balatucan 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.