Balobo, City of Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Lamitan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Population (2020) | 2,441 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6376, 122.1407 (6° 38' North, 122° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Balobo is a barangay in the city of Lamitan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,441. This represented 2.44% of the total population of Lamitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balobo in the 2015 Census was 2,009 broken down into 438 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,599 | 301 | 5.31 | |
| 1,686 | 388 | 4.35 | |
| 1,519 | 370 | 4.11 | |
| 2,149 | 455 | 4.72 | |
| 1,944 | 424 | 4.58 | |
| 2,009 | 438 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balobo is 5 to 9, with 236 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 217 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 220 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 210 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 188 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 97 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,017 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balobo grew from 1,599 in 1990 to 2,441 in 2020, an increase of 842 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.10%, or an increase of 424 people, from the previous population of 2,017 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,599 | – | |
| 1,692 | 1.06% | |
| 1,519 | -2.29% | |
| 2,149 | 4.90% | |
| 1,944 | -3.58% | |
| 2,017 | 0.70% | |
| 2,441 | 4.10% |
Location
Balobo is situated at approximately 6.6376, 122.1407, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balobo 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.