Balete, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3948, 123.4390 (12° 24' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 78.9 meters (258.9 feet) |
Balete is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,661. This represented 1.88% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balete in the 2015 Census was 1,608 broken down into 319 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 965 | 176 | 5.48 | |
| 650 | 123 | 5.28 | |
| 658 | 113 | 5.82 | |
| 915 | 154 | 5.94 | |
| 1,438 | 247 | 5.82 | |
| 1,608 | 319 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balete is 5 to 9, with 270 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 248 | 15.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 270 | 16.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 13.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 3.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 1.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.25% |
| Total | 1,608 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balete grew from 965 in 1990 to 1,661 in 2020, an increase of 696 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 1,608 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 965 | – | |
| 650 | -7.14% | |
| 658 | 0.26% | |
| 915 | 4.65% | |
| 1,438 | 17.89% | |
| 1,608 | 2.15% | |
| 1,661 | 0.68% |
Location
Balete is situated at approximately 12.3948, 123.4390, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 78.9 meters or 258.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balete 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.