Balasing, Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Santa Maria |
| Postal code | 3022 |
| Population (2020) | 9,732 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8497, 121.0027 (14° 51' North, 121° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.0 meters (144.4 feet) |
Balasing is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Maria, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,732. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Santa Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balasing in the 2015 Census was 7,900 broken down into 1,700 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,684 | 503 | 5.34 | |
| 3,268 | 639 | 5.11 | |
| 4,206 | 858 | 4.90 | |
| 6,219 | 1,326 | 4.69 | |
| 6,491 | 1,381 | 4.70 | |
| 7,900 | 1,700 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balasing is 5 to 9, with 835 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 38 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 188 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 725 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 835 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 803 | 10.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 784 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 781 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 710 | 8.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 603 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 539 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 464 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 411 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 311 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 273 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 182 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 117 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 82 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 54 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 0.48% |
| Total | 7,900 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balasing grew from 2,684 in 1990 to 9,732 in 2020, an increase of 7,048 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.49%, or an increase of 1,832 people, from the previous population of 7,900 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,684 | – | |
| 3,268 | 3.76% | |
| 4,208 | 5.57% | |
| 6,230 | 5.56% | |
| 6,530 | 1.73% | |
| 7,900 | 3.69% | |
| 9,732 | 4.49% |
Location
Balasing is situated at approximately 14.8497, 121.0027, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.0 meters or 144.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balasing shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mag-asawang Sapa, Santa Maria, Bulacan
- Guyong, Santa Maria, Bulacan
- Cay Pombo, Santa Maria, Bulacan
- Catmon, Santa Maria, Bulacan
- Bulac, Santa Maria, Bulacan
- Pulong Buhangin, Santa Maria, Bulacan
- San Rafael V, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- Tigbe, Norzagaray, Bulacan
- San Rafael III, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
- Bagong Buhay, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.