Balut, Municipality of Sultan Mastura, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Sultan Mastura |
| Postal code | 9636 |
| Population (2020) | 2,295 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2965, 124.2982 (7° 18' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.4 meters (96.5 feet) |
Balut is a barangay in the municipality of Sultan Mastura, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,295. This represented 9.06% of the total population of Sultan Mastura.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balut in the 2015 Census was 2,134 broken down into 335 households or an average of 6.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,305 | 230 | 5.67 | |
| 1,287 | 268 | 4.80 | |
| 1,487 | 260 | 5.72 | |
| 2,262 | 356 | 6.35 | |
| 2,001 | 313 | 6.39 | |
| 2,134 | 335 | 6.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balut is 5 to 9, with 337 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 255 | 11.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 337 | 15.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 273 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 248 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 199 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 152 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 125 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 3.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 2.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 1.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 1.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 0.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.94% |
| Total | 2,134 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balut grew from 1,305 in 1990 to 2,295 in 2020, an increase of 990 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 161 people, from the previous population of 2,134 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,305 | – | |
| 1,287 | -0.26% | |
| 1,487 | 3.15% | |
| 2,262 | 5.96% | |
| 2,001 | -4.36% | |
| 2,134 | 1.23% | |
| 2,295 | 1.54% |
Location
Balut is situated at approximately 7.2965, 124.2982, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.4 meters or 96.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balut shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
- Guiday T. Biruar, Parang, Maguindanao
- Bungabong, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
- Dalumangcob (Poblacion), Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
- Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
- Landasan (Sarmiento), Parang, Maguindanao
- Macabico (Macabiso), Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
- Tapayan, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.