Batia, Municipality of Bocaue, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Bocaue |
| Postal code | 3018 |
| Population (2020) | 40,700 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8301, 120.9443 (14° 50' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.1 meters (79.1 feet) |
Batia is a barangay in the municipality of Bocaue, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,700. This represented 28.78% of the total population of Bocaue.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batia in the 2015 Census was 31,663 broken down into 7,195 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,999 | 381 | 5.25 | |
| 2,075 | 465 | 4.46 | |
| 3,588 | 795 | 4.51 | |
| 16,895 | 3,618 | 4.67 | |
| 19,561 | 4,103 | 4.77 | |
| 31,663 | 7,195 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batia is 5 to 9, with 3,822 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 77 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 746 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,986 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,822 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,549 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,153 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,862 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,607 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,348 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,263 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,925 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,608 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,323 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 972 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 671 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 437 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 205 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 109 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 77 | 0.24% |
| Total | 31,663 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batia grew from 1,999 in 1990 to 40,700 in 2020, an increase of 38,701 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.43%, or an increase of 9,037 people, from the previous population of 31,663 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,999 | – | |
| 2,075 | 0.70% | |
| 3,588 | 12.46% | |
| 16,895 | 23.82% | |
| 19,561 | 5.48% | |
| 31,663 | 9.60% | |
| 40,700 | 5.43% |
Location
Batia is situated at approximately 14.8301, 120.9443, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.1 meters or 79.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batia 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.