Barangay No. 40, Balatong, City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Laoag |
| Postal code | 2900 |
| Population (2020) | 2,674 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1645, 120.5553 (18° 10' North, 120° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Barangay No. 40, Balatong is a barangay in the city of Laoag, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,674. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Laoag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 40, Balatong in the 2015 Census was 2,566 broken down into 526 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401 | 292 | 4.80 | |
| 1,586 | 310 | 5.12 | |
| 1,820 | 378 | 4.81 | |
| 2,088 | 461 | 4.53 | |
| 2,632 | 605 | 4.35 | |
| 2,566 | 526 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 40, Balatong is 15 to 19, with 281 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 205 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 9.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 268 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 281 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 194 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 221 | 8.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 200 | 7.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 136 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 120 | 4.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 72 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.32% |
| Total | 2,659 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 40, Balatong grew from 1,401 in 1990 to 2,674 in 2020, an increase of 1,273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 2,659 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,401 | – | |
| 1,586 | 2.35% | |
| 1,820 | 2.99% | |
| 2,204 | 2.68% | |
| 2,638 | 6.76% | |
| 2,659 | 0.15% | |
| 2,674 | 0.12% |
Location
Barangay No. 40, Balatong is situated at approximately 18.1645, 120.5553, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 40, Balatong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay No. 38-A, Mangato East, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 48-B, Cabungaan South, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 41, Balacad, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- San Marcos (Payas), San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 39, Santa Rosa, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 49-A, Darayday, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Santa Asuncion (Samac), San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.