Balite, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 1,049 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9533, 120.4790 (15° 57' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.0 meters (131.2 feet) |
Balite is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,049. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balite in the 2015 Census was 882 broken down into 207 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 656 | 134 | 4.90 | |
| 764 | 161 | 4.75 | |
| 911 | 171 | 5.33 | |
| 1,020 | 182 | 5.60 | |
| 980 | 199 | 4.92 | |
| 882 | 207 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balite is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 8.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 6.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.47% |
| Total | 882 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balite grew from 656 in 1990 to 1,049 in 2020, an increase of 393 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.72%, or an increase of 167 people, from the previous population of 882 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 656 | – | |
| 764 | 2.90% | |
| 911 | 3.85% | |
| 1,020 | 1.57% | |
| 980 | -1.45% | |
| 882 | -1.99% | |
| 1,049 | 3.72% |
Location
Balite is situated at approximately 15.9533, 120.4790, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.0 meters or 131.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balite 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.