Balubo, Municipality of President Manuel A. Roxas, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | President Manuel A. Roxas |
| Postal code | 7102 |
| Population (2020) | 864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4139, 123.1904 (8° 25' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 225.4 meters (739.5 feet) |
Balubo is a barangay in the municipality of President Manuel A. Roxas, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 864. This represented 2.20% of the total population of President Manuel A. Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balubo in the 2015 Census was 917 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 572 | 113 | 5.06 | |
| 728 | 143 | 5.09 | |
| 723 | 148 | 4.89 | |
| 675 | 134 | 5.04 | |
| 874 | 186 | 4.70 | |
| 917 | 192 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balubo is 10 to 14, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 13.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 14.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.96% |
| Total | 917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balubo grew from 572 in 1990 to 864 in 2020, an increase of 292 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.25%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 917 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 572 | – | |
| 728 | 4.62% | |
| 723 | -0.15% | |
| 675 | -0.94% | |
| 874 | 9.86% | |
| 917 | 0.92% | |
| 864 | -1.25% |
Location
Balubo is situated at approximately 8.4139, 123.1904, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 225.4 meters or 739.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balubo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Marupay, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Tantingon, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Nuevavista, Sergio Osmeña Sr., Zamboanga del Norte
- Pangandao, Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Panampalay, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sibatog, 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.