Balabak, Municipality of Pikit, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Pikit |
| Postal code | 9409 |
| Population (2020) | 4,514 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1206, 124.7091 (7° 7' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Balabak is a barangay in the municipality of Pikit, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,514. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Pikit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabak in the 2015 Census was 4,076 broken down into 871 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,203 | 204 | 5.90 | |
| 1,413 | 303 | 4.66 | |
| 1,208 | 225 | 5.37 | |
| 1,859 | 399 | 4.66 | |
| 2,383 | 603 | 3.95 | |
| 4,076 | 871 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabak is 5 to 9, with 548 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 | 151 | 3.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 522 | 12.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 548 | 13.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 439 | 10.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 440 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 456 | 11.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 436 | 10.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 232 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 241 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 156 | 3.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 194 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 2.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 1.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 0.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 0.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.20% |
| Total | 4,076 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabak grew from 1,203 in 1990 to 4,514 in 2020, an increase of 3,311 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 438 people, from the previous population of 4,076 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,203 | – | |
| 1,413 | 3.06% | |
| 1,208 | -3.31% | |
| 1,859 | 6.13% | |
| 2,383 | 9.46% | |
| 4,076 | 10.76% | |
| 4,514 | 2.17% |
Location
Balabak is situated at approximately 7.1206, 124.7091, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balabak 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.