Balecbec, Municipality of Naguilian, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Naguilian |
| Postal code | 2511 |
| Population (2020) | 948 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4771, 120.4361 (16° 29' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 184.2 meters (604.3 feet) |
Balecbec is a barangay in the municipality of Naguilian, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 948. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Naguilian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balecbec in the 2015 Census was 1,025 broken down into 194 households or an average of 5.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 113 | 5.75 | |
| 650 | 116 | 5.60 | |
| 803 | 126 | 6.37 | |
| 747 | 156 | 4.79 | |
| 824 | 174 | 4.74 | |
| 1,025 | 194 | 5.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balecbec is 20 to 24, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 7.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 10.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 9.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.85% |
| Total | 1,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balecbec grew from 650 in 1990 to 948 in 2020, an increase of 298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.63%, or a decrease of 77 people, from the previous population of 1,025 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 650 | – | |
| 650 | 0.00% | |
| 803 | 4.64% | |
| 747 | -0.99% | |
| 824 | 3.64% | |
| 1,025 | 4.24% | |
| 948 | -1.63% |
Location
Balecbec is situated at approximately 16.4771, 120.4361, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 184.2 meters or 604.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balecbec 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.