Blensong, Municipality of Upi, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Upi |
| Postal code | 9602 |
| Population (2020) | 4,540 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9950, 124.1751 (6° 60' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 472.2 meters (1,549.2 feet) |
Blensong is a barangay in the municipality of Upi, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,540. This represented 7.69% of the total population of Upi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Blensong in the 2015 Census was 4,178 broken down into 902 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,069 | 585 | 5.25 | |
| 3,095 | 613 | 5.05 | |
| 3,578 | 711 | 5.03 | |
| 3,970 | 884 | 4.49 | |
| 3,507 | 762 | 4.60 | |
| 4,178 | 902 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Blensong is 5 to 9, with 507 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 108 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 474 | 11.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 507 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 450 | 10.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 455 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 426 | 10.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 348 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 297 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 230 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 192 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 168 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 157 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 155 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 92 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.36% |
| Total | 4,178 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Blensong grew from 3,069 in 1990 to 4,540 in 2020, an increase of 1,471 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 362 people, from the previous population of 4,178 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,069 | – | |
| 3,095 | 0.16% | |
| 3,578 | 3.16% | |
| 3,970 | 1.44% | |
| 3,507 | -4.41% | |
| 4,178 | 3.39% | |
| 4,540 | 1.76% |
Location
Blensong is situated at approximately 6.9950, 124.1751, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 472.2 meters or 1,549.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Blensong 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.