Don Leon Balante, Municipality of Caraga, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Caraga |
| Postal code | 8203 |
| Population (2020) | 1,034 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3306, 126.5158 (7° 20' North, 126° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.6 meters (211.9 feet) |
Don Leon Balante is a barangay in the municipality of Caraga, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,034. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Caraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Don Leon Balante in the 2015 Census was 925 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 788 | 128 | 6.16 | |
| 854 | 165 | 5.18 | |
| 546 | 110 | 4.96 | |
| 697 | 156 | 4.47 | |
| 834 | 190 | 4.39 | |
| 925 | 217 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Don Leon Balante is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 10.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 3.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.86% |
| Total | 925 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Don Leon Balante grew from 788 in 1990 to 1,034 in 2020, an increase of 246 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 109 people, from the previous population of 925 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 788 | – | |
| 854 | 1.52% | |
| 546 | -9.15% | |
| 697 | 3.42% | |
| 834 | 6.75% | |
| 925 | 1.99% | |
| 1,034 | 2.37% |
Location
Don Leon Balante is situated at approximately 7.3306, 126.5158, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.6 meters or 211.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Don Leon Balante 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.