Baliwasan, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 17,932 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9159, 122.0600 (6° 55' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Baliwasan is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,932. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliwasan in the 2015 Census was 24,531 broken down into 6,553 households or an average of 3.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,289 | 2,741 | 5.58 | |
| 17,092 | 3,389 | 5.04 | |
| 19,725 | 3,650 | 5.40 | |
| 27,505 | 5,541 | 4.96 | |
| 26,880 | 5,466 | 4.92 | |
| 24,531 | 6,553 | 3.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baliwasan is 20 to 24, with 3,413 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 87 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 374 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,565 | 6.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,185 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,123 | 8.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,170 | 12.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,413 | 13.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,901 | 11.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,111 | 8.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,785 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,396 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,192 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 904 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 737 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 540 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 311 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 156 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 92 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 87 | 0.35% |
| Total | 25,042 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baliwasan grew from 15,417 in 1990 to 17,932 in 2020, an increase of 2,515 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.79%, or a decrease of 7,110 people, from the previous population of 25,042 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,417 | – | |
| 17,092 | 1.95% | |
| 19,763 | 3.16% | |
| 27,664 | 4.75% | |
| 27,070 | -0.79% | |
| 25,042 | -1.47% | |
| 17,932 | -6.79% |
Location
Baliwasan is situated at approximately 6.9159, 122.0600, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baliwasan 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.