Balagon, Municipality of Siay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Siay |
| Postal code | 7006 |
| Population (2020) | 2,798 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7655, 122.9235 (7° 46' North, 122° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.9 meters (78.4 feet) |
Balagon is a barangay in the municipality of Siay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,798. This represented 6.89% of the total population of Siay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balagon in the 2015 Census was 3,269 broken down into 673 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,702 | 291 | 5.85 | |
| 2,444 | 484 | 5.05 | |
| 2,486 | 492 | 5.05 | |
| 2,561 | 531 | 4.82 | |
| 3,161 | 670 | 4.72 | |
| 3,269 | 673 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balagon is 5 to 9, with 412 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 305 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 412 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 395 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 400 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 324 | 9.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 245 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 5.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 182 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 174 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 161 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 125 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.64% |
| Total | 3,269 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balagon grew from 1,702 in 1990 to 2,798 in 2020, an increase of 1,096 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.22%, or a decrease of 471 people, from the previous population of 3,269 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,702 | – | |
| 2,444 | 7.01% | |
| 2,486 | 0.37% | |
| 2,561 | 0.41% | |
| 3,161 | 7.96% | |
| 3,269 | 0.64% | |
| 2,798 | -3.22% |
Location
Balagon is situated at approximately 7.7655, 122.9235, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.9 meters or 78.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balagon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Peñaranda, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Guinoman, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Damit, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Buyogan, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Magsaysay, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Sayao, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Palinta, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Natan, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Ditay, 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.