Baliw, Municipality of Sinait, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sinait |
| Postal code | 2733 |
| Population (2020) | 200 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8692, 120.4575 (17° 52' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Baliw is a barangay in the municipality of Sinait, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 200. This represented 0.77% of the total population of Sinait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliw in the 2015 Census was 233 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 32 | 4.63 | |
| 152 | 39 | 3.90 | |
| 175 | 43 | 4.07 | |
| 193 | 41 | 4.71 | |
| 193 | 49 | 3.94 | |
| 233 | 56 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baliw is 15 to 19, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 3.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 20 | 8.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 17 | 7.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 11.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 6.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 5.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 7.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 6.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 3.00% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 2.58% |
| Total | 233 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baliw grew from 148 in 1990 to 200 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.16%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 233 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | – | |
| 152 | 0.50% | |
| 175 | 3.07% | |
| 193 | 1.36% | |
| 193 | 0.00% | |
| 233 | 3.65% | |
| 200 | -3.16% |
Location
Baliw is situated at approximately 17.8692, 120.4575, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baliw shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Purag, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Katipunan, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Namnama (Poblacion), Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Ballaigui (Poblacion), Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Jordan, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Barikir, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Cabangtalan, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Nagbalioartian, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Pacis, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Sapriana, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.