Balza, Municipality of Malinao, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Malinao |
| Postal code | 4512 |
| Population (2020) | 2,279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.4047, 123.7011 (13° 24' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Balza is a barangay in the municipality of Malinao, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,279. This represented 4.81% of the total population of Malinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balza in the 2015 Census was 2,084 broken down into 451 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,483 | 260 | 5.70 | |
| 1,645 | 289 | 5.69 | |
| 1,713 | 321 | 5.34 | |
| 1,824 | 356 | 5.12 | |
| 2,061 | 409 | 5.04 | |
| 2,084 | 451 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balza is 5 to 9, with 257 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 209 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 257 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 239 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 209 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 138 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.96% |
| Total | 2,084 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balza grew from 1,483 in 1990 to 2,279 in 2020, an increase of 796 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.90%, or an increase of 195 people, from the previous population of 2,084 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,483 | – | |
| 1,645 | 1.96% | |
| 1,713 | 0.87% | |
| 1,824 | 0.87% | |
| 2,061 | 4.55% | |
| 2,084 | 0.21% | |
| 2,279 | 1.90% |
Location
Balza is situated at approximately 13.4047, 123.7011, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balza 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.