Dirita‑Baloguen, Municipality of Iba, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Iba |
| Postal code | 2201 |
| Population (2020) | 3,763 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3327, 119.9784 (15° 20' North, 119° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.3 meters (40.4 feet) |
Dirita‑Baloguen is a barangay in the municipality of Iba, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,763. This represented 6.77% of the total population of Iba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dirita-Baloguen in the 2015 Census was 3,150 broken down into 686 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,384 | 281 | 4.93 | |
| 1,786 | 370 | 4.83 | |
| 1,917 | 394 | 4.87 | |
| 2,849 | 569 | 5.01 | |
| 2,903 | 699 | 4.15 | |
| 3,150 | 686 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dirita-Baloguen is 15 to 19, with 339 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 262 | 8.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 335 | 10.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 303 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 339 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 309 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 274 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 226 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 189 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 174 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 203 | 6.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 135 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 112 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.70% |
| Total | 3,162 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dirita-Baloguen grew from 1,384 in 1990 to 3,763 in 2020, an increase of 2,379 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.73%, or an increase of 601 people, from the previous population of 3,162 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,384 | – | |
| 1,786 | 4.89% | |
| 1,917 | 1.53% | |
| 2,849 | 5.62% | |
| 2,903 | 0.69% | |
| 3,162 | 1.64% | |
| 3,763 | 3.73% |
Location
Dirita‑Baloguen is situated at approximately 15.3327, 119.9784, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.3 meters or 40.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dirita‑Baloguen shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Zone 6 Poblacion (Baytan), Iba, Zambales
- Zone 5 Poblacion (Bano), Iba, Zambales
- Bangantalinga, Iba, Zambales
- Santa Barbara, Iba, Zambales
- Santo Rosario, Iba, Zambales
- Zone 1 Poblacion (Libaba), Iba, Zambales
- Zone 2 Poblacion (Aypa), Iba, Zambales
- Zone 3 Poblacion (Botlay), Iba, Zambales
- Zone 4 Poblacion (Sagapan), Iba, Zambales
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.