Balanga, Province of Bataan
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 2100 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 111.63 km2 (43.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 104,173 |
| Density (2020) | 933 / km2 (2,417 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 41' North, 120° 32' East (14.6795, 120.5409) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.5 feet) |
Balanga is a coastal component city in the province of Bataan. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 111.63 square kilometers or 43.10 square miles which constitutes 8.13% of Bataan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 104,173. This represented 12.21% of the total population of Bataan province, or 0.84% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 933 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,417 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balanga has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Silang | 6.13% | 6,388 | 5,472 | 16.74% | 3.31% |
| Bagumbayan | 1.98% | 2,067 | 2,074 | -0.34% | -0.07% |
| Cabog-Cabog | 2.12% | 2,211 | 2,046 | 8.06% | 1.65% |
| Camacho | 3.69% | 3,844 | 4,170 | -7.82% | -1.70% |
| Cataning | 9.38% | 9,775 | 8,137 | 20.13% | 3.94% |
| Central | 6.80% | 7,083 | 5,472 | 29.44% | 5.58% |
| Cupang North | 2.44% | 2,543 | 2,536 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Cupang Proper | 11.12% | 11,581 | 9,583 | 20.85% | 4.07% |
| Cupang West | 1.95% | 2,031 | 1,811 | 12.15% | 2.44% |
| Dangcol | 1.70% | 1,776 | 1,784 | -0.45% | -0.09% |
| Doña Francisca | 2.23% | 2,322 | 2,219 | 4.64% | 0.96% |
| Ibayo | 2.19% | 2,277 | 2,570 | -11.40% | -2.52% |
| Lote | 2.56% | 2,670 | 2,483 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Malabia | 0.70% | 725 | 723 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Munting Batangas | 3.19% | 3,320 | 2,755 | 20.51% | 4.00% |
| Poblacion | 0.71% | 736 | 799 | -7.88% | -1.71% |
| Pto. Rivas Ibaba | 4.12% | 4,287 | 4,315 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Pto. Rivas Itaas | 1.75% | 1,822 | 1,816 | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| San Jose | 6.45% | 6,718 | 6,274 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Sibacan | 2.66% | 2,766 | 2,256 | 22.61% | 4.38% |
| Talisay | 2.09% | 2,181 | 1,907 | 14.37% | 2.87% |
| Tanato | 0.88% | 914 | 818 | 11.74% | 2.36% |
| Tenejero | 8.86% | 9,227 | 10,964 | -15.84% | -3.57% |
| Tortugas | 2.74% | 2,852 | 2,971 | -4.01% | -0.86% |
| Tuyo | 11.57% | 12,057 | 10,106 | 19.31% | 3.79% |
| Balanga Total | 104,173 | 96,061 | 8.44% | 1.72% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balanga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱574,310,731.02.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 331,198,001.53 | – |
| 2010 | 384,199,004.33 | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 399,927,435.48 | 4.09% |
| 2012 | 388,656,619.23 | -2.82% |
| 2013 | 416,925,276.25 | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 466,218,237.60 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 521,987,321.29 | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 574,310,731.02 | 10.02% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balanga in the 2015 Census was 94,218 broken down into 21,269 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,409 | 9,575 | 5.37 | |
| 60,729 | 12,008 | 5.06 | |
| 70,753 | 14,065 | 5.03 | |
| 83,401 | 16,963 | 4.92 | |
| 87,679 | 18,885 | 4.64 | |
| 94,218 | 21,269 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balanga is 15 to 19, with 9,526 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 731 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,913 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,488 | 7.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,092 | 9.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,994 | 9.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,526 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 8,739 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,928 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,533 | 7.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,059 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,959 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,492 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,712 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,904 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,127 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,146 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 968 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 731 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 750 | 0.78% |
| Total | 96,061 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balanga grew from 7,347 in 1903 to 104,173 in 2020, an increase of 96,826 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 8,112 people, from the previous population of 96,061 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,347 | – | |
| 8,275 | 0.75% | |
| 11,684 | 1.74% | |
| 12,379 | 0.59% | |
| 18,143 | 3.42% | |
| 28,484 | 4.51% | |
| 34,289 | 3.79% | |
| 39,132 | 2.68% | |
| 51,512 | 2.79% | |
| 60,912 | 3.19% | |
| 71,088 | 3.37% | |
| 84,105 | 2.35% | |
| 87,920 | 1.63% | |
| 96,061 | 1.70% | |
| 104,173 | 1.72% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balanga for the year 2019 was 70,769, broken down into 33,860 males and 36,909 females.
Location
The city center of Balanga is situated at approximately 14° 41' North, 120° 32' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balanga are Olongapo, Malolos, Bulacan, San Fernando, Pampanga, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Malabon. The nearest municipalities are Pilar, Bataan, Abucay, Bataan, Orion, Bataan, Samal, Bataan, Orani, Bataan, and Limay, Bataan. Its distance from the national capital is 48.31 kilometers (30.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pilar, Bataan, 1.89 kilometers (1.18 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Abucay, Bataan, 4.67 kilometers (2.90 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Orion, Bataan, 7.85 kilometers (4.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Samal, Bataan, 9.94 kilometers (6.17 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Orani, Bataan, 13.42 kilometers (8.34 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Limay, Bataan, 14.33 kilometers (8.90 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
Nearest cities
- Olongapo, 32.41 kilometers (20.14 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 34.16 kilometers (21.23 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 42.01 kilometers (26.10 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Valenzuela, 43.76 kilometers (27.19 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Navotas, 43.90 kilometers (27.28 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Malabon, 44.85 kilometers (27.87 miles) to the East (S89°E)
Distance from Manila: 48.31 kilometers (30.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.