Balagtas, Municipality of Unisan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Unisan |
| Postal code | 4305 |
| Population (2020) | 703 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8404, 122.0389 (13° 50' North, 122° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.3 meters (214.2 feet) |
Balagtas is a barangay in the municipality of Unisan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 703. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Unisan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balagtas in the 2015 Census was 807 broken down into 183 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 469 | 93 | 5.04 | |
| 622 | 123 | 5.06 | |
| 601 | 101 | 5.95 | |
| 631 | 128 | 4.93 | |
| 674 | 161 | 4.19 | |
| 807 | 183 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balagtas is 15 to 19, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 10.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 11.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 5.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.99% |
| Total | 807 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balagtas grew from 469 in 1990 to 703 in 2020, an increase of 234 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.86%, or a decrease of 104 people, from the previous population of 807 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 469 | – | |
| 622 | 5.43% | |
| 601 | -0.73% | |
| 631 | 0.67% | |
| 674 | 2.43% | |
| 807 | 3.49% | |
| 703 | -2.86% |
Location
Balagtas is situated at approximately 13.8404, 122.0389, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.3 meters or 214.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balagtas 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.