Balit, Municipality of San Luis, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | San Luis |
| Postal code | 8511 |
| Population (2020) | 1,062 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4844, 125.6873 (8° 29' North, 125° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 78.6 meters (257.9 feet) |
Balit is a barangay in the municipality of San Luis, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,062. This represented 3.02% of the total population of San Luis.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balit in the 2015 Census was 868 broken down into 160 households or an average of 5.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 59 | 4.86 | |
| 448 | 95 | 4.72 | |
| 758 | 145 | 5.23 | |
| 971 | 162 | 5.99 | |
| 1,138 | 219 | 5.20 | |
| 868 | 160 | 5.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balit is 10 to 14, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 3.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 13.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 16.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 16.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 3.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 3.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.58% |
| Total | 868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balit grew from 287 in 1990 to 1,062 in 2020, an increase of 775 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.34%, or an increase of 194 people, from the previous population of 868 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | – | |
| 448 | 8.70% | |
| 773 | 12.41% | |
| 971 | 3.20% | |
| 1,139 | 5.98% | |
| 868 | -5.04% | |
| 1,062 | 4.34% |
Location
Balit is situated at approximately 8.4844, 125.6873, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 78.6 meters or 257.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balit 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.