Balite, Municipality of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Calumpit |
| Postal code | 3003 |
| Population (2020) | 5,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8956, 120.7855 (14° 54' North, 120° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Balite is a barangay in the municipality of Calumpit, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,016. This represented 4.23% of the total population of Calumpit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balite in the 2015 Census was 3,216 broken down into 711 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,115 | 207 | 5.39 | |
| 1,293 | 251 | 5.15 | |
| 1,587 | 314 | 5.05 | |
| 1,771 | 367 | 4.83 | |
| 2,399 | 523 | 4.59 | |
| 3,216 | 711 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balite is 15 to 19, with 339 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 10.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 308 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 339 | 10.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 239 | 7.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 220 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 280 | 8.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 299 | 9.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 246 | 7.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 204 | 6.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 137 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 90 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.78% |
| Total | 3,216 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balite grew from 1,115 in 1990 to 5,016 in 2020, an increase of 3,901 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 9.81%, or an increase of 1,800 people, from the previous population of 3,216 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,115 | – | |
| 1,293 | 2.81% | |
| 1,587 | 4.49% | |
| 1,771 | 1.52% | |
| 2,399 | 11.68% | |
| 3,216 | 5.74% | |
| 5,016 | 9.81% |
Location
Balite is situated at approximately 14.8956, 120.7855, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 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.