Balasbas, Municipality of Manito, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Manito |
| Postal code | 4514 |
| Population (2020) | 1,748 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.1115, 123.8899 (13° 7' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.8 meters (202.8 feet) |
Balasbas is a barangay in the municipality of Manito, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,748. This represented 6.68% of the total population of Manito.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balasbas in the 2015 Census was 1,581 broken down into 340 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,118 | 208 | 5.38 | |
| 1,010 | 204 | 4.95 | |
| 1,493 | 299 | 4.99 | |
| 1,389 | 284 | 4.89 | |
| 1,399 | 298 | 4.69 | |
| 1,581 | 340 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balasbas is 15 to 19, with 195 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 10.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 11.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 195 | 12.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balasbas grew from 1,118 in 1990 to 1,748 in 2020, an increase of 630 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 167 people, from the previous population of 1,581 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,118 | – | |
| 1,010 | -1.89% | |
| 1,493 | 8.74% | |
| 1,389 | -0.99% | |
| 1,399 | 0.26% | |
| 1,581 | 2.36% | |
| 1,748 | 2.14% |
Location
Balasbas is situated at approximately 13.1115, 123.8899, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.8 meters or 202.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balasbas 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.