Baloi, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 9217 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 90.98 km2 (35.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 68,465 |
| Density (2020) | 753 / km2 (1,949 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 7' North, 124° 13' East (8.1145, 124.2211) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 373.1 meters (1,223.9 feet) |
Baloi is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 90.98 square kilometers or 35.13 square miles which constitutes 2.71% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 68,465. This represented 9.47% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 1.36% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 753 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,949 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baloi has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaga | 5.71% | 3,907 | 2,990 | 30.67% | 5.79% |
| Adapun-Ali | 3.80% | 2,601 | 2,041 | 27.44% | 5.24% |
| Angandog | 2.21% | 1,516 | 1,420 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Angayen | 3.36% | 2,298 | 2,035 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Bangko | 3.03% | 2,072 | 1,780 | 16.40% | 3.25% |
| Batolacongan | 3.65% | 2,502 | 2,146 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Buenavista | 2.46% | 1,686 | 1,512 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Cadayonan | 3.17% | 2,170 | 1,811 | 19.82% | 3.88% |
| Landa | 4.78% | 3,275 | 2,824 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Lumbac | 3.47% | 2,375 | 2,231 | 6.45% | 1.33% |
| Mamaanun | 3.82% | 2,612 | 2,517 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Maria-Cristina | 10.40% | 7,122 | 6,485 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Matampay | 4.06% | 2,781 | 2,374 | 17.14% | 3.39% |
| Nangka | 6.94% | 4,752 | 3,420 | 38.95% | 7.17% |
| Pacalundo | 8.46% | 5,795 | 5,608 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| Poblacion East | 9.63% | 6,595 | 4,789 | 37.71% | 6.97% |
| Poblacion West | 8.88% | 6,078 | 5,278 | 15.16% | 3.02% |
| Sandor | 2.87% | 1,963 | 1,519 | 29.23% | 5.55% |
| Sangcad | 2.56% | 1,754 | 1,555 | 12.80% | 2.57% |
| Sarip-Alawi | 4.72% | 3,230 | 2,584 | 25.00% | 4.81% |
| Sigayan | 2.02% | 1,381 | 1,464 | -5.67% | -1.22% |
| Baloi Total | 68,465 | 58,383 | 17.27% | 3.41% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baloi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱119,562,109.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 64,917,575.70 | – |
| 2010 | 67,653,798.21 | 4.21% |
| 2011 | 77,391,580.26 | 14.39% |
| 2012 | 80,148,365.71 | 3.56% |
| 2013 | 91,709,652.40 | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 96,730,180.93 | 5.47% |
| 2015 | 102,280,657.09 | 5.74% |
| 2016 | 119,562,109.60 | 16.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baloi in the 2015 Census was 58,223 broken down into 10,084 households or an average of 5.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,503 | 4,262 | 6.45 | |
| 31,990 | 5,896 | 5.43 | |
| 38,472 | 6,804 | 5.65 | |
| 44,273 | 7,471 | 5.93 | |
| 50,257 | 8,977 | 5.60 | |
| 58,223 | 10,084 | 5.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baloi is 5 to 9, with 9,205 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 201 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,495 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,109 | 12.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,205 | 15.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,450 | 14.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,592 | 11.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,843 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,296 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,483 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,427 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,661 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,186 | 3.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,535 | 2.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,131 | 1.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 776 | 1.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 474 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 311 | 0.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 208 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 201 | 0.34% |
| Total | 58,383 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baloi grew from 14,498 in 1948 to 68,465 in 2020, an increase of 53,967 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.41%, or an increase of 10,082 people, from the previous population of 58,383 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,498 | – | |
| 18,077 | 1.96% | |
| 23,644 | 2.66% | |
| 20,392 | -2.93% | |
| 19,383 | -1.01% | |
| 27,512 | 3.56% | |
| 32,063 | 2.91% | |
| 38,534 | 4.02% | |
| 44,366 | 1.96% | |
| 50,387 | 4.74% | |
| 58,383 | 2.84% | |
| 68,465 | 3.41% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baloi for the year 2019 was 21,502, broken down into 10,023 males and 11,479 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baloi is situated at approximately 8° 7' North, 124° 13' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 373.1 meters or 1,223.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Baloi are Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, Matungao, Lanao del Norte, Pantar, Lanao del Norte, Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, and Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 798.88 kilometers (496.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, 6.18 kilometers (3.84 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Matungao, Lanao del Norte, 6.38 kilometers (3.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Pantar, Lanao del Norte, 7.21 kilometers (4.48 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, 7.38 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Linamon, Lanao del Norte, 9.86 kilometers (6.13 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, 10.31 kilometers (6.41 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
Nearest cities
- Iligan, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 14.27 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 41.58 kilometers (25.84 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 52.16 kilometers (32.41 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 59.41 kilometers (36.91 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 61.42 kilometers (38.17 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
Distance from Manila: 798.88 kilometers (496.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.