Balacag, Municipality of Pozorrubio, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Pozorrubio |
| Postal code | 2435 |
| Population (2020) | 980 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.1336, 120.4913 (16° 8' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.9 meters (209.6 feet) |
Balacag is a barangay in the municipality of Pozorrubio, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 980. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Pozorrubio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balacag in the 2015 Census was 806 broken down into 196 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 112 | 5.41 | |
| 817 | 147 | 5.56 | |
| 710 | 137 | 5.18 | |
| 744 | 155 | 4.80 | |
| 1,047 | 222 | 4.72 | |
| 806 | 196 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balacag is 10 to 14, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 11.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 10.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 7.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.24% |
| Total | 806 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balacag grew from 606 in 1990 to 980 in 2020, an increase of 374 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.20%, or an increase of 174 people, from the previous population of 806 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | – | |
| 817 | 5.76% | |
| 710 | -2.96% | |
| 744 | 0.65% | |
| 1,047 | 13.24% | |
| 806 | -4.86% | |
| 980 | 4.20% |
Location
Balacag is situated at approximately 16.1336, 120.4913, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.9 meters or 209.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balacag 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.