Puting Balas, Municipality of Talisayan, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Talisayan |
| Postal code | 9012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,086 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9782, 124.9172 (8° 59' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.5 meters (205.1 feet) |
Puting Balas is a barangay in the municipality of Talisayan, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,086. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Talisayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puting Balas in the 2015 Census was 954 broken down into 184 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 788 | 131 | 6.02 | |
| 823 | 145 | 5.68 | |
| 913 | 162 | 5.64 | |
| 924 | 175 | 5.28 | |
| 1,006 | 188 | 5.35 | |
| 954 | 184 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puting Balas is 10 to 14, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 8.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 6.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 4.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 4.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 6.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.26% |
| Total | 954 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puting Balas grew from 788 in 1990 to 1,086 in 2020, an increase of 298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.77%, or an increase of 132 people, from the previous population of 954 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 788 | – | |
| 823 | 0.82% | |
| 913 | 2.25% | |
| 924 | 0.17% | |
| 1,006 | 3.14% | |
| 954 | -1.01% | |
| 1,086 | 2.77% |
Location
Puting Balas is situated at approximately 8.9782, 124.9172, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.5 meters or 205.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puting Balas 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.