Balete, Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | San Nicolas |
| Postal code | 4207 |
| Population (2020) | 2,147 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9161, 120.9678 (13° 55' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.1 feet) |
Balete is a barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,147. This represented 8.98% of the total population of San Nicolas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balete in the 2015 Census was 1,822 broken down into 338 households or an average of 5.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,356 | 214 | 6.34 | |
| 1,361 | 213 | 6.39 | |
| 1,278 | 231 | 5.53 | |
| 1,911 | 328 | 5.83 | |
| 1,759 | 328 | 5.36 | |
| 1,822 | 338 | 5.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balete is 10 to 14, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 8.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 196 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 183 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 7.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 158 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 152 | 8.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 125 | 6.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.54% |
| Total | 1,822 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balete grew from 1,356 in 1990 to 2,147 in 2020, an increase of 791 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 325 people, from the previous population of 1,822 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,356 | – | |
| 1,361 | 0.07% | |
| 1,278 | -1.34% | |
| 1,911 | 5.71% | |
| 1,759 | -2.97% | |
| 1,822 | 0.67% | |
| 2,147 | 3.52% |
Location
Balete is situated at approximately 13.9161, 120.9678, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balete 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.