Lower Baluran, Municipality of Imelda, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Imelda |
| Postal code | 7007 |
| Population (2020) | 1,726 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6366, 122.9302 (7° 38' North, 122° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.7 meters (67.9 feet) |
Lower Baluran is a barangay in the municipality of Imelda, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,726. This represented 6.63% of the total population of Imelda.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Baluran in the 2015 Census was 1,633 broken down into 451 households or an average of 3.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 975 | 173 | 5.64 | |
| 1,214 | 239 | 5.08 | |
| 1,070 | 207 | 5.17 | |
| 1,470 | 275 | 5.35 | |
| 1,411 | 329 | 4.29 | |
| 1,633 | 451 | 3.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Baluran is 10 to 14, with 187 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 10.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 187 | 11.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 166 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 125 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 6.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,633 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Baluran grew from 975 in 1990 to 1,726 in 2020, an increase of 751 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.17%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,633 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 975 | – | |
| 1,214 | 4.19% | |
| 1,070 | -2.67% | |
| 1,470 | 4.48% | |
| 1,411 | -1.48% | |
| 1,633 | 2.82% | |
| 1,726 | 1.17% |
Location
Lower Baluran is situated at approximately 7.6366, 122.9302, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.7 meters or 67.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Baluran 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.