Balbalayang, Municipality of Sugpon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sugpon |
| Postal code | 2717 |
| Population (2020) | 1,718 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8436, 120.5148 (16° 51' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.1 meters (233.3 feet) |
Balbalayang, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Sugpon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,718. This represented 34.85% of the total population of Sugpon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balbalayang in the 2015 Census was 1,608 broken down into 362 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 889 | 175 | 5.08 | |
| 1,046 | 197 | 5.31 | |
| 1,239 | 232 | 5.34 | |
| 1,178 | 246 | 4.79 | |
| 1,311 | 327 | 4.01 | |
| 1,608 | 362 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balbalayang is 15 to 19, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 5.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 8.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 7.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 8.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 120 | 7.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 5.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 4.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 2.30% |
| Total | 1,608 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balbalayang grew from 889 in 1990 to 1,718 in 2020, an increase of 829 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,608 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 889 | – | |
| 1,053 | 3.22% | |
| 1,245 | 3.66% | |
| 1,178 | -0.76% | |
| 1,311 | 3.97% | |
| 1,608 | 3.96% | |
| 1,718 | 1.40% |
Location
Balbalayang is situated at approximately 16.8436, 120.5148, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.1 meters or 233.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balbalayang 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.