Balite, Municipality of Aritao, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Aritao |
| Postal code | 3704 |
| Population (2020) | 796 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.1894, 121.0023 (16° 11' North, 121° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,017.3 meters (3,337.6 feet) |
Balite is a barangay in the municipality of Aritao, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 796. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Aritao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balite in the 2015 Census was 684 broken down into 184 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 70 | 5.13 | |
| 463 | 84 | 5.51 | |
| 515 | 104 | 4.95 | |
| 576 | 134 | 4.30 | |
| 542 | 121 | 4.48 | |
| 684 | 184 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balite is 5 to 9, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 8.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 8.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 8.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 10.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 8.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 9.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.44% |
| Total | 684 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balite grew from 359 in 1990 to 796 in 2020, an increase of 437 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.24%, or an increase of 112 people, from the previous population of 684 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | – | |
| 463 | 4.88% | |
| 515 | 2.31% | |
| 576 | 1.56% | |
| 542 | -2.19% | |
| 684 | 4.53% | |
| 796 | 3.24% |
Location
Balite is situated at approximately 16.1894, 121.0023, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,017.3 meters or 3,337.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balite 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.