Batalay, Municipality of Bato, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Bato |
| Postal code | 4801 |
| Population (2020) | 1,445 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5909, 124.3093 (13° 35' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.7 meters (15.4 feet) |
Batalay is a barangay in the municipality of Bato, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,445. This represented 6.64% of the total population of Bato.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batalay in the 2015 Census was 1,548 broken down into 322 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 952 | 186 | 5.12 | |
| 1,022 | 208 | 4.91 | |
| 1,123 | 226 | 4.97 | |
| 1,168 | 253 | 4.62 | |
| 1,441 | 292 | 4.93 | |
| 1,548 | 322 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batalay is 10 to 14, with 181 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 | 29 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 180 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 181 | 11.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 10.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,548 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batalay grew from 952 in 1990 to 1,445 in 2020, an increase of 493 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.44%, or a decrease of 103 people, from the previous population of 1,548 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 952 | – | |
| 1,022 | 1.34% | |
| 1,123 | 2.04% | |
| 1,168 | 0.54% | |
| 1,441 | 7.95% | |
| 1,548 | 1.37% | |
| 1,445 | -1.44% |
Location
Batalay is situated at approximately 13.5909, 124.3093, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.7 meters or 15.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batalay 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.