Balantay, Municipality of Dimasalang, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Dimasalang |
| Postal code | 5403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,454 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1487, 123.8397 (12° 9' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.5 meters (244.4 feet) |
Balantay is a barangay in the municipality of Dimasalang, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,454. This represented 5.84% of the total population of Dimasalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balantay in the 2015 Census was 1,655 broken down into 370 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,090 | 216 | 5.05 | |
| 1,067 | 217 | 4.92 | |
| 1,239 | 241 | 5.14 | |
| 1,353 | 284 | 4.76 | |
| 1,381 | 269 | 5.13 | |
| 1,655 | 370 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balantay is 10 to 14, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 178 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 201 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 12.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 196 | 11.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 4.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.51% |
| Total | 1,655 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balantay grew from 1,090 in 1990 to 1,454 in 2020, an increase of 364 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.69%, or a decrease of 201 people, from the previous population of 1,655 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,090 | – | |
| 1,067 | -0.40% | |
| 1,239 | 3.26% | |
| 1,353 | 1.22% | |
| 1,381 | 0.75% | |
| 1,655 | 3.51% | |
| 1,454 | -2.69% |
Location
Balantay is situated at approximately 12.1487, 123.8397, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.5 meters or 244.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balantay 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.