Balatucan, Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mobo |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,978 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2533, 123.7031 (12° 15' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 350.7 meters (1,150.6 feet) |
Balatucan is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,978. This represented 4.85% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatucan in the 2015 Census was 1,883 broken down into 408 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,054 | 207 | 5.09 | |
| 1,212 | 236 | 5.14 | |
| 1,533 | 266 | 5.76 | |
| 1,683 | 302 | 5.57 | |
| 1,770 | 345 | 5.13 | |
| 1,883 | 408 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatucan is 10 to 14, with 269 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 196 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 241 | 12.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 269 | 14.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 164 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 4.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,883 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatucan grew from 1,054 in 1990 to 1,978 in 2020, an increase of 924 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,883 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,054 | – | |
| 1,212 | 2.65% | |
| 1,533 | 5.17% | |
| 1,683 | 1.30% | |
| 1,770 | 1.85% | |
| 1,883 | 1.19% | |
| 1,978 | 1.04% |
Location
Balatucan is situated at approximately 12.2533, 123.7031, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 350.7 meters or 1,150.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balatucan 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.