Baluntay, Municipality of Alabel, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Alabel |
| Postal code | 9501 |
| Population (2020) | 4,736 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1353, 125.2474 (6° 8' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.2 meters (66.3 feet) |
Baluntay is a barangay in the municipality of Alabel, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,736. This represented 5.36% of the total population of Alabel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baluntay in the 2015 Census was 3,939 broken down into 911 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,511 | 272 | 5.56 | |
| 1,898 | 401 | 4.73 | |
| 2,669 | 496 | 5.38 | |
| 3,223 | 606 | 5.32 | |
| 3,536 | 743 | 4.76 | |
| 3,939 | 911 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baluntay is 5 to 9, with 476 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 107 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 400 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 476 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 410 | 9.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 426 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 435 | 10.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 399 | 9.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 363 | 8.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 293 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 269 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 237 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 168 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 123 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 103 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.41% |
| Total | 4,346 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baluntay grew from 1,511 in 1990 to 4,736 in 2020, an increase of 3,225 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 390 people, from the previous population of 4,346 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,511 | – | |
| 1,898 | 4.36% | |
| 3,011 | 10.40% | |
| 3,630 | 2.61% | |
| 3,763 | 1.32% | |
| 4,346 | 2.78% | |
| 4,736 | 1.83% |
Location
Baluntay is situated at approximately 6.1353, 125.2474, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.2 meters or 66.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baluntay 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.