Montes Balaon, Municipality of Atimonan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Atimonan |
| Postal code | 4331 |
| Population (2020) | 199 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9514, 121.8894 (13° 57' North, 121° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.0 meters (472.4 feet) |
Montes Balaon is a barangay in the municipality of Atimonan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 199. This represented 0.31% of the total population of Atimonan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Montes Balaon in the 2015 Census was 262 broken down into 74 households or an average of 3.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 90 | 4.53 | |
| 292 | 70 | 4.17 | |
| 297 | 81 | 3.67 | |
| 247 | 68 | 3.63 | |
| 213 | 58 | 3.67 | |
| 262 | 74 | 3.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Montes Balaon is 5 to 9, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 11.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 8.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 9.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 6.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 3.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 9.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 8.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 4.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.38% |
| Total | 262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Montes Balaon fell from 408 in 1990 to 199 in 2020, a decrease of 209 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.62%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 408 | – | |
| 292 | -6.07% | |
| 297 | 0.36% | |
| 247 | -2.51% | |
| 213 | -5.25% | |
| 262 | 4.02% | |
| 199 | -5.62% |
Location
Montes Balaon is situated at approximately 13.9514, 121.8894, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.0 meters or 472.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Montes Balaon 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.