Balungao, 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) | 5,720 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9143, 120.7622 (14° 55' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Balungao is a barangay in the municipality of Calumpit, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,720. This represented 4.83% of the total population of Calumpit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balungao in the 2015 Census was 5,044 broken down into 1,172 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,725 | 500 | 5.45 | |
| 3,274 | 682 | 4.80 | |
| 4,074 | 842 | 4.84 | |
| 5,219 | 1,012 | 5.16 | |
| 4,899 | 1,035 | 4.73 | |
| 5,044 | 1,172 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balungao is 20 to 24, with 513 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 100 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 378 | 7.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 456 | 9.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 463 | 9.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 484 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 513 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 430 | 8.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 360 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 394 | 7.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 300 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 291 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 247 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 196 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 151 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 117 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 79 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 53 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.63% |
| Total | 5,044 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balungao grew from 2,733 in 1990 to 5,720 in 2020, an increase of 2,987 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 676 people, from the previous population of 5,044 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,733 | – | |
| 3,274 | 3.44% | |
| 4,077 | 4.82% | |
| 5,220 | 3.47% | |
| 4,899 | -2.28% | |
| 5,044 | 0.56% | |
| 5,720 | 2.68% |
Location
Balungao is situated at approximately 14.9143, 120.7622, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balungao 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.