Barangay 6, Municipality of Balingasag, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Balingasag |
| Postal code | 9005 |
| Population (2020) | 2,048 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7416, 124.7751 (8° 44' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) |
Barangay 6, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Balingasag, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,048. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Balingasag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 2,018 broken down into 428 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,495 | 252 | 5.93 | |
| 1,546 | 283 | 5.46 | |
| 1,768 | 310 | 5.70 | |
| 1,951 | 347 | 5.62 | |
| 1,997 | 393 | 5.08 | |
| 2,018 | 428 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 10 to 14, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 196 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 217 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 225 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 215 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 187 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 177 | 8.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 3.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.50% |
| Total | 2,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 grew from 1,506 in 1990 to 2,048 in 2020, an increase of 542 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 2,018 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,506 | – | |
| 1,546 | 0.49% | |
| 1,768 | 2.92% | |
| 1,954 | 1.39% | |
| 1,997 | 0.80% | |
| 2,018 | 0.20% | |
| 2,048 | 0.31% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 8.7416, 124.7751, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.2 meters or 10.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 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.