Bales, Municipality of Maasim, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Maasim |
| Postal code | 9502 |
| Population (2020) | 1,445 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 5.8911, 124.9938 (5° 53' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 321.7 meters (1,055.4 feet) |
Bales is a barangay in the municipality of Maasim, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,445. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Maasim.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bales in the 2015 Census was 1,056 broken down into 256 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 465 | 100 | 4.65 | |
| 269 | 70 | 3.84 | |
| 582 | 128 | 4.55 | |
| 829 | 204 | 4.06 | |
| 676 | 175 | 3.86 | |
| 1,056 | 256 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bales is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 12.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 7.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 7.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.09% |
| Total | 1,056 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bales grew from 465 in 1990 to 1,445 in 2020, an increase of 980 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.82%, or an increase of 389 people, from the previous population of 1,056 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 465 | – | |
| 269 | -9.75% | |
| 582 | 18.00% | |
| 829 | 5.00% | |
| 676 | -7.16% | |
| 1,056 | 8.86% | |
| 1,445 | 6.82% |
Location
Bales is situated at approximately 5.8911, 124.9938, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 321.7 meters or 1,055.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bales 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.