Balanac, Municipality of Magdalena, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Magdalena |
| Postal code | 4007 |
| Population (2020) | 1,210 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2159, 121.4527 (14° 13' North, 121° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.4 meters (103.0 feet) |
Balanac is a barangay in the municipality of Magdalena, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,210. This represented 4.35% of the total population of Magdalena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balanac in the 2015 Census was 1,120 broken down into 264 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 395 | 82 | 4.82 | |
| 546 | 110 | 4.96 | |
| 653 | 133 | 4.91 | |
| 649 | 136 | 4.77 | |
| 892 | 200 | 4.46 | |
| 1,120 | 264 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balanac is 15 to 19, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 3.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 10.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 10.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 11.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 8.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,120 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balanac grew from 395 in 1990 to 1,210 in 2020, an increase of 815 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 90 people, from the previous population of 1,120 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 395 | – | |
| 546 | 6.25% | |
| 653 | 3.91% | |
| 649 | -0.08% | |
| 892 | 12.27% | |
| 1,120 | 4.43% | |
| 1,210 | 1.64% |
Location
Balanac is situated at approximately 14.2159, 121.4527, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.4 meters or 103.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balanac 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.