Balucuan, Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Sigma |
| Postal code | 5816 |
| Population (2020) | 1,147 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4012, 122.6367 (11° 24' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Balucuan is a barangay in the municipality of Sigma, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,147. This represented 3.62% of the total population of Sigma.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balucuan in the 2015 Census was 1,185 broken down into 285 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,107 | 212 | 5.22 | |
| 1,012 | 219 | 4.62 | |
| 1,164 | 234 | 4.97 | |
| 1,165 | 253 | 4.60 | |
| 1,121 | 256 | 4.38 | |
| 1,185 | 285 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balucuan is 20 to 24, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 5.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 10.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 9.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 11.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 5.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 6.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1,185 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balucuan grew from 1,107 in 1990 to 1,147 in 2020, an increase of 40 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.68%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 1,185 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,107 | – | |
| 1,012 | -1.67% | |
| 1,164 | 3.05% | |
| 1,165 | 0.01% | |
| 1,121 | -1.39% | |
| 1,185 | 1.06% | |
| 1,147 | -0.68% |
Location
Balucuan is situated at approximately 11.4012, 122.6367, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balucuan 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.