Balballosa, Municipality of San Juan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 2514 |
| Population (2020) | 579 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6536, 120.4150 (16° 39' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.0 meters (118.1 feet) |
Balballosa is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 579. This represented 1.43% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balballosa in the 2015 Census was 499 broken down into 125 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 77 | 5.04 | |
| 344 | 74 | 4.65 | |
| 390 | 80 | 4.88 | |
| 447 | 96 | 4.66 | |
| 475 | 109 | 4.36 | |
| 499 | 125 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balballosa is 5 to 9, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 9.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 8.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 8.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 9.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.20% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.00% |
| Total | 500 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balballosa grew from 388 in 1990 to 579 in 2020, an increase of 191 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.14%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 500 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 388 | – | |
| 344 | -2.23% | |
| 390 | 2.73% | |
| 447 | 1.90% | |
| 475 | 2.24% | |
| 500 | 0.98% | |
| 579 | 3.14% |
Location
Balballosa is situated at approximately 16.6536, 120.4150, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.0 meters or 118.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balballosa 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.