Balesin, Municipality of Polillo, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Polillo |
| Postal code | 4339 |
| Population (2020) | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 14.4222, 122.0382 (14° 25' North, 122° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Balesin is a barangay in the municipality of Polillo, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,207. This represented 3.78% of the total population of Polillo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balesin in the 2015 Census was 914 broken down into 211 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 121 | 6.04 | |
| 720 | 132 | 5.45 | |
| 802 | 144 | 5.57 | |
| 797 | 178 | 4.48 | |
| 809 | 159 | 5.09 | |
| 914 | 211 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balesin is 20 to 24, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 7.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 5.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 6.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 206 | 14.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 183 | 12.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 150 | 10.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 9.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.21% |
| Total | 1,415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balesin grew from 732 in 1990 to 1,207 in 2020, an increase of 475 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.29%, or a decrease of 208 people, from the previous population of 1,415 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 732 | – | |
| 722 | -0.26% | |
| 802 | 2.28% | |
| 797 | -0.09% | |
| 809 | 0.55% | |
| 1,415 | 11.23% | |
| 1,207 | -3.29% |
Location
Balesin is situated at approximately 14.4222, 122.0382, in the island of Balesin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balesin does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.