Baluarte, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 2711 |
| Population (2020) | 658 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0990, 120.5215 (17° 6' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.5 meters (185.4 feet) |
Baluarte is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 658. This represented 5.92% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baluarte in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 548 | 103 | 5.32 | |
| 586 | 111 | 5.28 | |
| 630 | 126 | 5.00 | |
| 671 | 145 | 4.63 | |
| 632 | 143 | 4.42 | |
| 690 | 148 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baluarte is 25 to 29, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 7.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 6.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 10.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 8.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 5.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 5.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.87% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baluarte grew from 548 in 1990 to 658 in 2020, an increase of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.99%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 548 | – | |
| 586 | 1.26% | |
| 630 | 1.56% | |
| 671 | 0.87% | |
| 632 | -2.16% | |
| 690 | 1.69% | |
| 658 | -0.99% |
Location
Baluarte is situated at approximately 17.0990, 120.5215, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.5 meters or 185.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baluarte 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.