Ballak, Municipality of Tandubas, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Tandubas |
| Postal code | 7502 |
| Population (2020) | 894 |
| Coordinates | 5.1506, 120.3455 (5° 9' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Ballak is a barangay in the municipality of Tandubas, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 894. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Tandubas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ballak in the 2015 Census was 754 broken down into 126 households or an average of 5.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 576 | 100 | 5.76 | |
| 539 | 76 | 7.09 | |
| 524 | 90 | 5.82 | |
| 709 | 120 | 5.91 | |
| 713 | 120 | 5.94 | |
| 754 | 126 | 5.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ballak is 5 to 9, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 4.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 11.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 14.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 13.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 9.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 9.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 3.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 3.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 1.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total | 754 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ballak grew from 576 in 1990 to 894 in 2020, an increase of 318 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.65%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 754 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 576 | – | |
| 539 | -1.24% | |
| 524 | -0.60% | |
| 709 | 4.26% | |
| 713 | 0.20% | |
| 754 | 1.07% | |
| 894 | 3.65% |
Location
Ballak is situated at approximately 5.1506, 120.3455, in the island of Tandubas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ballak 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.