Balong, Municipality of Northern Kabuntalan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Northern Kabuntalan |
| Postal code | 9630 |
| Population (2020) | 1,578 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1407, 124.4247 (7° 8' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Balong is a barangay in the municipality of Northern Kabuntalan, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,578. This represented 6.01% of the total population of Northern Kabuntalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balong in the 2015 Census was 1,557 broken down into 240 households or an average of 6.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | 125 | 5.21 | |
| 682 | 126 | 5.41 | |
| 871 | 143 | 6.09 | |
| 1,761 | 362 | 4.86 | |
| 1,184 | 183 | 6.47 | |
| 1,557 | 240 | 6.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balong is 5 to 9, with 276 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 3.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 254 | 16.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 276 | 17.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 14.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 7.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 5.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 1.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.19% |
| Total | 1,557 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balong grew from 651 in 1990 to 1,578 in 2020, an increase of 927 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.28%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,557 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 651 | – | |
| 682 | 0.88% | |
| 871 | 5.38% | |
| 1,761 | 10.20% | |
| 1,184 | -13.45% | |
| 1,557 | 5.35% | |
| 1,578 | 0.28% |
Location
Balong is situated at approximately 7.1407, 124.4247, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balong 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.