Balungao, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 2442 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 73.25 km2 (28.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,004 |
| Density (2020) | 410 / km2 (1,061 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 54' North, 120° 40' East (15.8983, 120.6724) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.9 meters (150.6 feet) |
Balungao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 73.25 square kilometers or 28.28 square miles which constitutes 1.34% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,004. This represented 0.95% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.57% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 410 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,061 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balungao has 20 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angayan Norte | 4.30% | 1,290 | 1,272 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| Angayan Sur | 2.13% | 640 | 707 | -9.48% | -2.07% |
| Capulaan | 3.76% | 1,127 | 1,198 | -5.93% | -1.28% |
| Esmeralda | 10.61% | 3,183 | 3,160 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Kita-kita | 5.78% | 1,734 | 1,746 | -0.69% | -0.15% |
| Mabini | 2.93% | 879 | 992 | -11.39% | -2.51% |
| Mauban | 3.55% | 1,066 | 1,139 | -6.41% | -1.38% |
| Poblacion | 6.37% | 1,912 | 2,197 | -12.97% | -2.88% |
| Pugaro | 8.77% | 2,632 | 2,553 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Rajal | 6.51% | 1,953 | 2,009 | -2.79% | -0.59% |
| San Andres | 3.35% | 1,005 | 1,061 | -5.28% | -1.13% |
| San Aurelio 1st | 7.52% | 2,256 | 2,074 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
| San Aurelio 2nd | 4.83% | 1,449 | 1,638 | -11.54% | -2.55% |
| San Aurelio 3rd | 2.66% | 799 | 871 | -8.27% | -1.80% |
| San Joaquin | 5.27% | 1,581 | 1,656 | -4.53% | -0.97% |
| San Julian | 3.95% | 1,186 | 1,124 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| San Leon | 5.77% | 1,732 | 2,072 | -16.41% | -3.70% |
| San Marcelino | 5.15% | 1,544 | 1,511 | 2.18% | 0.46% |
| San Miguel | 2.29% | 687 | 740 | -7.16% | -1.55% |
| San Raymundo | 4.50% | 1,349 | 1,386 | -2.67% | -0.57% |
| Balungao Total | 30,004 | 31,106 | -3.54% | -0.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balungao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,743,226.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,530,467.23 | – |
| 2010 | 149,968,060.69 | 244.51% |
| 2011 | 60,968,802.73 | -59.35% |
| 2012 | 63,977,870.16 | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 63,178,947.93 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 73,053,504.77 | 15.63% |
| 2015 | 79,166,690.63 | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 88,743,226.31 | 12.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balungao in the 2015 Census was 30,860 broken down into 7,606 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,473 | 4,219 | 5.09 | |
| 21,274 | 4,581 | 4.64 | |
| 23,759 | 5,102 | 4.66 | |
| 25,214 | 5,753 | 4.38 | |
| 26,588 | 6,263 | 4.25 | |
| 30,860 | 7,606 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balungao is 20 to 24, with 2,829 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 395 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 603 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,398 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,827 | 9.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,728 | 8.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,715 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,829 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,711 | 8.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,320 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,148 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,837 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,805 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,616 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,315 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 998 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 827 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 580 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 395 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 454 | 1.46% |
| Total | 31,106 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balungao grew from 5,853 in 1903 to 30,004 in 2020, an increase of 24,151 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.76%, or a decrease of 1,102 people, from the previous population of 31,106 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,853 | – | |
| 8,515 | 2.40% | |
| 10,912 | 1.25% | |
| 12,773 | 1.63% | |
| 13,184 | 0.28% | |
| 14,989 | 1.26% | |
| 16,745 | 2.25% | |
| 17,342 | 0.70% | |
| 21,473 | 2.16% | |
| 21,274 | -0.17% | |
| 23,813 | 2.45% | |
| 25,214 | 0.79% | |
| 26,678 | 2.08% | |
| 31,106 | 2.97% | |
| 30,004 | -0.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balungao for the year 2019 was 20,166, broken down into 10,046 males and 10,120 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balungao is situated at approximately 15° 54' North, 120° 40' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.9 meters or 150.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balungao are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, San Carlos, Pangasinan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Rosales, Pangasinan, Villasis, Pangasinan, Santa Maria, Pangasinan, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan, Asingan, Pangasinan, and San Manuel, Tarlac. Its distance from the national capital is 148.42 kilometers (92.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Rosales, Pangasinan, 4.28 kilometers (2.66 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Villasis, Pangasinan, 9.01 kilometers (5.60 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Santa Maria, Pangasinan, 9.52 kilometers (5.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Santo Tomas, Pangasinan, 9.82 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Asingan, Pangasinan, 11.67 kilometers (7.25 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- San Manuel, Tarlac, 12.89 kilometers (8.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 14.14 kilometers (8.79 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 32.10 kilometers (19.95 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 34.84 kilometers (21.65 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 36.09 kilometers (22.43 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 39.61 kilometers (24.61 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 46.49 kilometers (28.89 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Distance from Manila: 148.42 kilometers (92.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.