Balingoan, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 9011 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 57.80 km2 (22.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,020 |
| Density (2020) | 191 / km2 (494 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 0' North, 124° 51' East (9.0041, 124.8464) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) |
Balingoan is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 57.80 square kilometers or 22.32 square miles which constitutes 1.85% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,020. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 191 inhabitants per square kilometer or 494 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balingoan has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baukbauk Poblacion | 25.58% | 2,819 | 2,983 | -5.50% | -1.18% |
| Dahilig | 2.94% | 324 | 309 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Kabangasan | 6.70% | 738 | 404 | 82.67% | 13.52% |
| Kabulakan | 3.74% | 412 | 711 | -42.05% | -10.85% |
| Kauswagan | 8.47% | 933 | 582 | 60.31% | 10.44% |
| Lapinig | 12.86% | 1,417 | 1,972 | -28.14% | -6.72% |
| Mantangale | 16.54% | 1,823 | 1,691 | 7.81% | 1.59% |
| Mapua | 8.07% | 889 | 831 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| San Alonzo | 15.11% | 1,665 | 1,568 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| Balingoan Total | 11,020 | 11,051 | -0.28% | -0.06% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balingoan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱50,658,230.12.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,687,082.13 | – |
| 2010 | 29,343,204.84 | 2.29% |
| 2011 | 32,425,333.22 | 10.50% |
| 2012 | 31,425,663.57 | -3.08% |
| 2013 | 35,942,866.06 | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 40,755,376.50 | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 45,767,550.98 | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 50,658,230.12 | 10.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balingoan in the 2015 Census was 11,040 broken down into 2,320 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,688 | 1,248 | 5.36 | |
| 7,548 | 1,448 | 5.21 | |
| 8,194 | 1,600 | 5.12 | |
| 9,018 | 1,715 | 5.26 | |
| 10,130 | 2,101 | 4.82 | |
| 11,040 | 2,320 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balingoan is 5 to 9, with 1,270 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 107 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 262 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,029 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,270 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,139 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,032 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,105 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 875 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 695 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 611 | 5.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 639 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 565 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 520 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 421 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 325 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 194 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 138 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 107 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 124 | 1.12% |
| Total | 11,051 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balingoan grew from 6,136 in 1960 to 11,020 in 2020, an increase of 4,884 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.06%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 11,051 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,136 | – | |
| 5,821 | -0.51% | |
| 5,838 | 0.06% | |
| 6,596 | 2.47% | |
| 6,689 | 0.14% | |
| 7,548 | 2.29% | |
| 8,197 | 1.78% | |
| 9,021 | 1.33% | |
| 10,175 | 4.48% | |
| 11,051 | 1.58% | |
| 11,020 | -0.06% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balingoan for the year 2019 was 8,609, broken down into 4,329 males and 4,280 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balingoan is situated at approximately 9° 0' North, 124° 51' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.4 meters or 7.9 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 Balingoan are Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, and Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Guinsiliban, Camiguin, and Salay, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 747.87 kilometers (464.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, 4.19 kilometers (2.60 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, 6.40 kilometers (3.98 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, 8.38 kilometers (5.21 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, 11.58 kilometers (7.20 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Guinsiliban, Camiguin, 12.36 kilometers (7.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Salay, Misamis Oriental, 17.35 kilometers (10.78 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Nearest cities
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 34.55 kilometers (21.47 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 60.68 kilometers (37.70 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 61.54 kilometers (38.24 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Butuan, 75.25 kilometers (46.76 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 76.79 kilometers (47.72 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 98.95 kilometers (61.48 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
Distance from Manila: 747.87 kilometers (464.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N34°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.