Balnate, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 8004 |
| Population (2020) | 1,411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7533, 125.1161 (6° 45' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 184.8 meters (606.3 feet) |
Balnate is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,411. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balnate in the 2015 Census was 1,422 broken down into 332 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 | 189 | 4.95 | |
| 979 | 190 | 5.15 | |
| 1,116 | 239 | 4.67 | |
| 1,038 | 246 | 4.22 | |
| 1,117 | 268 | 4.17 | |
| 1,422 | 332 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balnate is 1 to 4, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 172 | 12.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 8.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 156 | 10.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 9.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,422 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balnate grew from 936 in 1990 to 1,411 in 2020, an increase of 475 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.16%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 1,422 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 936 | – | |
| 979 | 0.85% | |
| 1,116 | 2.85% | |
| 1,038 | -0.99% | |
| 1,117 | 2.71% | |
| 1,422 | 4.70% | |
| 1,411 | -0.16% |
Location
Balnate is situated at approximately 6.7533, 125.1161, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 184.8 meters or 606.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balnate 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.