Sapang Balen, City of Mabalacat, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| City | Mabalacat |
| Postal code | 2010 |
| Population (2020) | 275 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2532, 120.6007 (15° 15' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.4 meters (244.1 feet) |
Sapang Balen is a barangay in the city of Mabalacat, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 275. This represented 0.09% of the total population of Mabalacat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapang Balen in the 2015 Census was 168 broken down into 38 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 60 | 5.78 | |
| 532 | 121 | 4.40 | |
| – | 0 | ||
| 85 | 23 | 3.70 | |
| 166 | 31 | 5.35 | |
| 168 | 38 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapang Balen is 20 to 24, with 18 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 15 | 8.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 17 | 10.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 8.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 10.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 10 | 5.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 8.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 3.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.60% |
| Total | 168 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapang Balen fell from 347 in 1990 to 275 in 2020, a decrease of 72 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 10.93%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 168 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | – | |
| 532 | 8.33% | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| 85 | ||
| 166 | 27.59% | |
| 168 | 0.23% | |
| 275 | 10.93% |
Location
Sapang Balen is situated at approximately 15.2532, 120.6007, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.4 meters or 244.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapang Balen 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.