Balite, Municipality of Sagay, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Sagay |
| Postal code | 9103 |
| Population (2020) | 1,083 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.0832, 124.7595 (9° 5' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.3 feet) |
Balite is a barangay in the municipality of Sagay, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,083. This represented 8.44% of the total population of Sagay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balite in the 2015 Census was 979 broken down into 226 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 86 | 5.80 | |
| 552 | 106 | 5.21 | |
| 726 | 137 | 5.30 | |
| 833 | 160 | 5.21 | |
| 937 | 183 | 5.12 | |
| 979 | 226 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balite is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 12.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 6.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.82% |
| Total | 979 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balite grew from 499 in 1990 to 1,083 in 2020, an increase of 584 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 979 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 499 | – | |
| 552 | 1.91% | |
| 726 | 6.05% | |
| 833 | 1.91% | |
| 937 | 4.38% | |
| 979 | 0.84% | |
| 1,083 | 2.15% |
Location
Balite is situated at approximately 9.0832, 124.7595, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balite 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.