Lower Bala, 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) | 3,592 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8076, 125.1382 (6° 48' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 181.5 meters (595.5 feet) |
Lower Bala is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,592. This represented 6.38% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Bala in the 2015 Census was 3,531 broken down into 898 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,127 | 577 | 5.42 | |
| 3,336 | 626 | 5.33 | |
| 3,391 | 708 | 4.79 | |
| 3,107 | 765 | 4.06 | |
| 3,051 | 770 | 3.96 | |
| 3,531 | 898 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Bala is 5 to 9, with 337 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 331 | 9.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 337 | 9.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 336 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 298 | 8.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 276 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 319 | 9.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 249 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 214 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 192 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 236 | 6.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 181 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 182 | 5.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 120 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 67 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 52 | 1.47% |
| Total | 3,531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Bala grew from 3,127 in 1990 to 3,592 in 2020, an increase of 465 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 3,531 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,127 | – | |
| 3,340 | 1.24% | |
| 3,391 | 0.33% | |
| 3,107 | -1.20% | |
| 3,051 | -0.66% | |
| 3,531 | 2.82% | |
| 3,592 | 0.36% |
Location
Lower Bala is situated at approximately 6.8076, 125.1382, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 181.5 meters or 595.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Bala 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.