BMA‑Balagtas, Municipality of San Rafael, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | San Rafael |
| Postal code | 3008 |
| Population (2020) | 2,263 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9637, 120.9648 (14° 58' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.6 meters (126.6 feet) |
BMA‑Balagtas is a barangay in the municipality of San Rafael, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,263. This represented 2.20% of the total population of San Rafael.
Demographics
Households
The household population of BMA-Balagtas in the 2015 Census was 1,515 broken down into 356 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 957 | 187 | 5.12 | |
| 1,178 | 236 | 4.99 | |
| 1,401 | 276 | 5.08 | |
| 1,555 | 301 | 5.17 | |
| 1,512 | 339 | 4.46 | |
| 1,515 | 356 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in BMA-Balagtas is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 8.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 8.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 135 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 136 | 8.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 6.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 6.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,515 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of BMA-Balagtas grew from 957 in 1990 to 2,263 in 2020, an increase of 1,306 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 8.81%, or an increase of 748 people, from the previous population of 1,515 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 957 | – | |
| 1,178 | 3.97% | |
| 1,401 | 3.79% | |
| 1,555 | 1.45% | |
| 1,512 | -1.02% | |
| 1,515 | 0.04% | |
| 2,263 | 8.81% |
Location
BMA‑Balagtas is situated at approximately 14.9637, 120.9648, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.6 meters or 126.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
BMA‑Balagtas 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.