Balit, Municipality of Mambusao, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Mambusao |
| Postal code | 5807 |
| Population (2020) | 1,037 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4006, 122.5987 (11° 24' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.4 meters (73.5 feet) |
Balit is a barangay in the municipality of Mambusao, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,037. This represented 2.55% of the total population of Mambusao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balit in the 2015 Census was 1,020 broken down into 250 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | 200 | 4.55 | |
| 999 | 205 | 4.87 | |
| 825 | 186 | 4.44 | |
| 890 | 205 | 4.34 | |
| 892 | 216 | 4.13 | |
| 1,020 | 250 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balit is 20 to 24, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 8.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 7.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 8.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 10.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 8.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 7.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 5.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.46% |
| Total | 1,024 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balit grew from 909 in 1990 to 1,037 in 2020, an increase of 128 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 1,024 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 909 | – | |
| 999 | 1.78% | |
| 825 | -4.02% | |
| 890 | 1.05% | |
| 892 | 0.08% | |
| 1,024 | 2.66% | |
| 1,037 | 0.27% |
Location
Balit is situated at approximately 11.4006, 122.5987, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.4 meters or 73.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balit 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.