Balok, Municipality of Katipunan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Katipunan |
| Postal code | 7109 |
| Population (2020) | 1,196 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4170, 123.2498 (8° 25' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 175.9 meters (577.1 feet) |
Balok is a barangay in the municipality of Katipunan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,196. This represented 2.68% of the total population of Katipunan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balok in the 2015 Census was 1,133 broken down into 248 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 948 | 208 | 4.56 | |
| 1,235 | 250 | 4.94 | |
| 1,037 | 200 | 5.19 | |
| 1,154 | 233 | 4.95 | |
| 1,113 | 239 | 4.66 | |
| 1,133 | 248 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balok is 5 to 9, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 11.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 13.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 7.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,133 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balok grew from 948 in 1990 to 1,196 in 2020, an increase of 248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.15%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 1,133 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 948 | – | |
| 1,235 | 5.08% | |
| 1,037 | -3.68% | |
| 1,154 | 1.49% | |
| 1,113 | -1.31% | |
| 1,133 | 0.34% | |
| 1,196 | 1.15% |
Location
Balok is situated at approximately 8.4170, 123.2498, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 175.9 meters or 577.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balok shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bulawan, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Miatan, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Malasay, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Matam, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Piñamar, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Fimagas, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Marupay, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Tantingon, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.