Balansag, Municipality of Roseller Lim, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Roseller Lim |
| Postal code | 7002 |
| Population (2020) | 750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7142, 122.4926 (7° 43' North, 122° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.9 meters (235.9 feet) |
Balansag is a barangay in the municipality of Roseller Lim, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 750. This represented 1.72% of the total population of Roseller Lim.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balansag in the 2015 Census was 879 broken down into 224 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 61 | 5.02 | |
| 604 | 114 | 5.30 | |
| 811 | 158 | 5.13 | |
| 894 | 176 | 5.08 | |
| 847 | 189 | 4.48 | |
| 879 | 224 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balansag is 10 to 14, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 12.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 12.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 10.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.46% |
| Total | 879 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balansag grew from 306 in 1990 to 750 in 2020, an increase of 444 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.29%, or a decrease of 129 people, from the previous population of 879 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 604 | 13.59% | |
| 811 | 6.52% | |
| 894 | 1.35% | |
| 847 | -1.95% | |
| 879 | 0.71% | |
| 750 | -3.29% |
Location
Balansag is situated at approximately 7.7142, 122.4926, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.9 meters or 235.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balansag 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.