Balatican, Municipality of Pikit, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Pikit |
| Postal code | 9409 |
| Population (2020) | 2,512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0887, 124.6831 (7° 5' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.2 meters (86.0 feet) |
Balatican is a barangay in the municipality of Pikit, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,512. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Pikit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatican in the 2015 Census was 2,438 broken down into 535 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 896 | 163 | 5.50 | |
| 955 | 183 | 5.22 | |
| 1,377 | 260 | 5.30 | |
| 2,062 | 421 | 4.90 | |
| 2,320 | 501 | 4.63 | |
| 2,438 | 535 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatican is 5 to 9, with 327 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 306 | 12.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 327 | 13.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 304 | 12.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 311 | 12.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 229 | 9.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 177 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 2.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 1.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 0.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.62% |
| Total | 2,438 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatican grew from 896 in 1990 to 2,512 in 2020, an increase of 1,616 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 2,438 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 896 | – | |
| 955 | 1.20% | |
| 1,377 | 8.16% | |
| 2,062 | 5.73% | |
| 2,320 | 4.38% | |
| 2,438 | 0.95% | |
| 2,512 | 0.63% |
Location
Balatican is situated at approximately 7.0887, 124.6831, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.2 meters or 86.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balatican 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.