Balanoy, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2314 |
| Population (2020) | 2,572 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4245, 120.7238 (15° 25' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.8 meters (68.2 feet) |
Balanoy is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,572. This represented 3.73% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balanoy in the 2015 Census was 2,338 broken down into 548 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | 255 | 5.91 | |
| 1,500 | 293 | 5.12 | |
| 1,822 | 370 | 4.92 | |
| 2,243 | 432 | 5.19 | |
| 2,187 | 472 | 4.63 | |
| 2,338 | 548 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balanoy is 5 to 9, with 276 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 196 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 276 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 235 | 10.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 198 | 8.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 6.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 195 | 8.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 171 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 143 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 116 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.86% |
| Total | 2,338 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balanoy grew from 1,508 in 1990 to 2,572 in 2020, an increase of 1,064 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.03%, or an increase of 234 people, from the previous population of 2,338 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | – | |
| 1,500 | -0.10% | |
| 1,822 | 4.26% | |
| 2,243 | 2.91% | |
| 2,187 | -0.92% | |
| 2,338 | 1.28% | |
| 2,572 | 2.03% |
Location
Balanoy is situated at approximately 15.4245, 120.7238, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.8 meters or 68.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balanoy 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.