Balatubat, Municipality of Calayan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Calayan |
| Postal code | 3520 |
| Population (2020) | 1,787 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 18.9082, 121.9110 (18° 54' North, 121° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 504.7 meters (1,655.8 feet) |
Balatubat is a barangay in the municipality of Calayan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,787. This represented 10.26% of the total population of Calayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatubat in the 2015 Census was 1,673 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,098 | 215 | 5.11 | |
| 1,075 | 213 | 5.05 | |
| 1,248 | 242 | 5.16 | |
| 1,658 | 314 | 5.28 | |
| 1,652 | 320 | 5.16 | |
| 1,673 | 407 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatubat is 10 to 14, with 217 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 202 | 12.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 12.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 217 | 12.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 7.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 8.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 3.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 2.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.66% |
| Total | 1,673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatubat grew from 1,098 in 1990 to 1,787 in 2020, an increase of 689 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 114 people, from the previous population of 1,673 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,098 | – | |
| 1,075 | -0.40% | |
| 1,248 | 3.25% | |
| 1,658 | 4.00% | |
| 1,652 | -0.13% | |
| 1,673 | 0.24% | |
| 1,787 | 1.40% |
Location
Balatubat is situated at approximately 18.9082, 121.9110, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 504.7 meters or 1,655.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balatubat 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.