Balelleng, Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Santo Tomas |
| Postal code | 3327 |
| Population (2020) | 1,985 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3777, 121.7581 (17° 23' North, 121° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.5 meters (106.6 feet) |
Balelleng is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Tomas, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,985. This represented 8.09% of the total population of Santo Tomas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balelleng in the 2015 Census was 1,791 broken down into 343 households or an average of 5.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 996 | 164 | 6.07 | |
| 1,148 | 201 | 5.71 | |
| 1,439 | 233 | 6.18 | |
| 1,581 | 319 | 4.96 | |
| 1,736 | 334 | 5.20 | |
| 1,791 | 343 | 5.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balelleng is 20 to 24, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 7.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 153 | 8.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 184 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 206 | 11.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 180 | 10.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 118 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,791 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balelleng grew from 996 in 1990 to 1,985 in 2020, an increase of 989 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.19%, or an increase of 194 people, from the previous population of 1,791 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 996 | – | |
| 1,148 | 2.70% | |
| 1,439 | 4.96% | |
| 1,581 | 1.31% | |
| 1,736 | 3.46% | |
| 1,791 | 0.60% | |
| 1,985 | 2.19% |
Location
Balelleng is situated at approximately 17.3777, 121.7581, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.5 meters or 106.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balelleng 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.