Balubad, Municipality of Bulakan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Bulakan |
| Postal code | 3017 |
| Population (2020) | 3,738 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8054, 120.8737 (14° 48' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Balubad is a barangay in the municipality of Bulakan, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,738. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Bulakan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balubad in the 2015 Census was 3,357 broken down into 793 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,759 | 339 | 5.19 | |
| 2,100 | 423 | 4.96 | |
| 2,453 | 524 | 4.68 | |
| 3,027 | 620 | 4.88 | |
| 3,076 | 707 | 4.35 | |
| 3,357 | 793 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Balubad are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 327 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 7.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 327 | 9.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 327 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 298 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 291 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 304 | 9.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 267 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 257 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 200 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 214 | 6.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 167 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 150 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.10% |
| Total | 3,357 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balubad grew from 1,759 in 1990 to 3,738 in 2020, an increase of 1,979 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.29%, or an increase of 381 people, from the previous population of 3,357 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,759 | – | |
| 2,100 | 3.38% | |
| 2,453 | 3.39% | |
| 3,027 | 2.94% | |
| 3,076 | 0.59% | |
| 3,357 | 1.68% | |
| 3,738 | 2.29% |
Location
Balubad is situated at approximately 14.8054, 120.8737, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balubad 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.