Balauini, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Amulung |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Population (2020) | 959 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7879, 121.6557 (17° 47' North, 121° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.4 meters (63.6 feet) |
Balauini is a barangay in the municipality of Amulung, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 959. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Amulung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balauini in the 2015 Census was 891 broken down into 229 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | 120 | 4.98 | |
| 734 | 140 | 5.24 | |
| 767 | 151 | 5.08 | |
| 833 | 189 | 4.41 | |
| 884 | 201 | 4.40 | |
| 891 | 229 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balauini is 20 to 24, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 8.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 7.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 11.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 7.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 6.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.01% |
| Total | 891 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balauini grew from 597 in 1990 to 959 in 2020, an increase of 362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 891 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 597 | – | |
| 734 | 3.95% | |
| 767 | 0.95% | |
| 833 | 1.14% | |
| 884 | 2.19% | |
| 891 | 0.15% | |
| 959 | 1.56% |
Location
Balauini is situated at approximately 17.7879, 121.6557, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.4 meters or 63.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balauini 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.