Batbato, Municipality of Alilem, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Alilem |
| Postal code | 2716 |
| Population (2020) | 566 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9094, 120.5610 (16° 55' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 826.1 meters (2,710.3 feet) |
Batbato is a barangay in the municipality of Alilem, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 566. This represented 7.69% of the total population of Alilem.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batbato in the 2015 Census was 502 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 73 | 5.37 | |
| 408 | 78 | 5.23 | |
| 456 | 86 | 5.30 | |
| 464 | 95 | 4.88 | |
| 543 | 108 | 5.03 | |
| 502 | 113 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batbato is 10 to 14, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 6.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 10.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 11.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 6.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 7.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 3.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 5.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.79% |
| Total | 502 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batbato grew from 392 in 1990 to 566 in 2020, an increase of 174 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.56%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 502 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | – | |
| 408 | 0.75% | |
| 456 | 2.41% | |
| 464 | 0.24% | |
| 543 | 5.89% | |
| 502 | -1.48% | |
| 566 | 2.56% |
Location
Batbato is situated at approximately 16.9094, 120.5610, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 826.1 meters or 2,710.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batbato 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.