Balanacan, 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) | 574 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8510, 121.9895 (13° 51' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Balanacan is a barangay in the municipality of Unisan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 574. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Unisan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balanacan in the 2015 Census was 480 broken down into 118 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | 94 | 5.00 | |
| 511 | 114 | 4.48 | |
| 494 | 107 | 4.62 | |
| 461 | 104 | 4.43 | |
| 496 | 123 | 4.03 | |
| 480 | 118 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balanacan is 15 to 19, with 49 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 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 7.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 7.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 7.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 3.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 6.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 6.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 5.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.42% |
| Total | 480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balanacan grew from 470 in 1990 to 574 in 2020, an increase of 104 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.84%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 480 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 470 | – | |
| 511 | 1.58% | |
| 494 | -0.72% | |
| 461 | -0.95% | |
| 496 | 2.70% | |
| 480 | -0.62% | |
| 574 | 3.84% |
Location
Balanacan is situated at approximately 13.8510, 121.9895, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balanacan 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.