Balighot, Municipality of Maayon, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Maayon |
| Postal code | 5809 |
| Population (2020) | 1,537 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.3987, 122.8168 (11° 24' North, 122° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Balighot is a barangay in the municipality of Maayon, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,537. This represented 3.73% of the total population of Maayon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balighot in the 2015 Census was 1,463 broken down into 361 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,262 | 222 | 5.68 | |
| 1,210 | 223 | 5.43 | |
| 1,541 | 295 | 5.22 | |
| 1,439 | 294 | 4.89 | |
| 1,488 | 331 | 4.50 | |
| 1,463 | 361 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balighot is 10 to 14, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 161 | 11.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 6.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.71% |
| Total | 1,463 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balighot grew from 1,262 in 1990 to 1,537 in 2020, an increase of 275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,463 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,262 | – | |
| 1,210 | -0.79% | |
| 1,541 | 5.32% | |
| 1,439 | -0.94% | |
| 1,488 | 1.23% | |
| 1,463 | -0.32% | |
| 1,537 | 1.04% |
Location
Balighot is situated at approximately 11.3987, 122.8168, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balighot 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.