Balungay, Municipality of Alabat, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Alabat |
| Postal code | 4333 |
| Population (2020) | 559 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Alabat |
| Coordinates | 14.0875, 122.0432 (14° 5' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.9 feet) |
Balungay is a barangay in the municipality of Alabat, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 559. This represented 3.51% of the total population of Alabat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balungay in the 2015 Census was 377 broken down into 95 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 105 | 4.66 | |
| 484 | 112 | 4.32 | |
| 457 | 94 | 4.86 | |
| 396 | 96 | 4.13 | |
| 365 | 85 | 4.29 | |
| 377 | 95 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balungay is 5 to 9, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 6.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 12.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 5.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.53% |
| Total | 377 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balungay grew from 489 in 1990 to 559 in 2020, an increase of 70 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.64%, or an increase of 182 people, from the previous population of 377 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 489 | – | |
| 484 | -0.19% | |
| 457 | -1.22% | |
| 396 | -1.96% | |
| 365 | -2.92% | |
| 377 | 0.62% | |
| 559 | 8.64% |
Location
Balungay is situated at approximately 14.0875, 122.0432, in the island of Alabat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balungay 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.