Balagunan, Municipality of Siocon, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Siocon |
| Postal code | 7120 |
| Population (2020) | 1,001 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7331, 122.0954 (7° 44' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.6 meters (67.6 feet) |
Balagunan is a barangay in the municipality of Siocon, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,001. This represented 2.06% of the total population of Siocon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balagunan in the 2015 Census was 1,812 broken down into 401 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 671 | 119 | 5.64 | |
| 747 | 145 | 5.15 | |
| 913 | 146 | 6.25 | |
| 1,662 | 227 | 7.32 | |
| 1,637 | 355 | 4.61 | |
| 1,812 | 401 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balagunan is 1 to 4, with 246 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 246 | 13.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 244 | 13.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 202 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 224 | 12.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 219 | 12.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 127 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 2.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 1.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 1.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.17% |
| Total | 1,812 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balagunan grew from 671 in 1990 to 1,001 in 2020, an increase of 330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 11.74%, or a decrease of 811 people, from the previous population of 1,812 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 671 | – | |
| 747 | 2.03% | |
| 913 | 4.40% | |
| 1,662 | 8.61% | |
| 1,637 | -0.55% | |
| 1,812 | 1.95% | |
| 1,001 | -11.74% |
Location
Balagunan is situated at approximately 7.7331, 122.0954, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.6 meters or 67.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balagunan 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.