Balza, 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) | 336 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2905, 121.7697 (18° 17' North, 121° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) |
Balza is a barangay in the municipality of Buguey, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 336. This represented 1.05% of the total population of Buguey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balza in the 2015 Census was 309 broken down into 69 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 47 | 5.26 | |
| 217 | 50 | 4.34 | |
| 294 | 58 | 5.07 | |
| 293 | 68 | 4.31 | |
| 289 | 65 | 4.45 | |
| 309 | 69 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balza is 5 to 9, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 6.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 8.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 8.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.29% |
| Total | 309 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balza grew from 247 in 1990 to 336 in 2020, an increase of 89 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.78%, or an increase of 27 people, from the previous population of 309 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | – | |
| 217 | -2.40% | |
| 294 | 6.73% | |
| 293 | -0.05% | |
| 289 | -0.50% | |
| 309 | 1.28% | |
| 336 | 1.78% |
Location
Balza is situated at approximately 18.2905, 121.7697, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.5 meters or 1.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balza 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.