Ballang, Municipality of Buguey, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Buguey |
| Postal code | 3511 |
| Population (2020) | 537 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2473, 121.7913 (18° 15' North, 121° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Ballang is a barangay in the municipality of Buguey, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 537. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Buguey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ballang in the 2015 Census was 493 broken down into 118 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | 110 | 5.00 | |
| 538 | 111 | 4.85 | |
| 487 | 111 | 4.39 | |
| 476 | 118 | 4.03 | |
| 458 | 117 | 3.91 | |
| 493 | 118 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ballang is 10 to 14, with 46 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 6.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 8.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 9.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 7.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 6.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 8.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 4.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.64% |
| Total | 493 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ballang fell from 550 in 1990 to 537 in 2020, a decrease of 13 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 493 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 550 | – | |
| 538 | -0.41% | |
| 487 | -2.11% | |
| 476 | -0.31% | |
| 458 | -1.39% | |
| 493 | 1.41% | |
| 537 | 1.82% |
Location
Ballang is situated at approximately 18.2473, 121.7913, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ballang 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.