Balangao, Municipality of Diplahan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Diplahan |
| Postal code | 7039 |
| Population (2020) | 2,202 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7962, 122.9712 (7° 48' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.2 meters (112.2 feet) |
Balangao is a barangay in the municipality of Diplahan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,202. This represented 6.76% of the total population of Diplahan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balangao in the 2015 Census was 2,379 broken down into 564 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,930 | 324 | 5.96 | |
| 2,465 | 415 | 5.94 | |
| 1,833 | 355 | 5.16 | |
| 2,017 | 403 | 5.00 | |
| 2,364 | 485 | 4.87 | |
| 2,379 | 564 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balangao is 5 to 9, with 318 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 257 | 10.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 318 | 13.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 274 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 204 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 165 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.84% |
| Total | 2,379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balangao grew from 1,930 in 1990 to 2,202 in 2020, an increase of 272 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.61%, or a decrease of 177 people, from the previous population of 2,379 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,930 | – | |
| 2,465 | 4.69% | |
| 1,833 | -6.15% | |
| 2,017 | 1.33% | |
| 2,364 | 5.95% | |
| 2,379 | 0.12% | |
| 2,202 | -1.61% |
Location
Balangao is situated at approximately 7.7962, 122.9712, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.2 meters or 112.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balangao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Guinoman, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Damit, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sampoli A, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Natan, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Ditay, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Villacastor (Galit), Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Tuno, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Gaulan, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Paradise, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Sampoli B, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.