Balcon Melliza, Municipality of Jordan, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Jordan |
| Postal code | 5045 |
| Population (2020) | 1,627 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.6400, 122.5785 (10° 38' North, 122° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.7 meters (264.8 feet) |
Balcon Melliza is a barangay in the municipality of Jordan, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,627. This represented 4.11% of the total population of Jordan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balcon Melliza in the 2015 Census was 1,424 broken down into 345 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 965 | 174 | 5.55 | |
| 803 | 151 | 5.32 | |
| 1,028 | 186 | 5.53 | |
| 1,321 | 271 | 4.87 | |
| 1,503 | 326 | 4.61 | |
| 1,424 | 345 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balcon Melliza is 5 to 9, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 10.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 151 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balcon Melliza grew from 965 in 1990 to 1,627 in 2020, an increase of 662 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.84%, or an increase of 203 people, from the previous population of 1,424 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 965 | – | |
| 803 | -3.38% | |
| 1,028 | 5.44% | |
| 1,321 | 3.52% | |
| 1,503 | 4.81% | |
| 1,424 | -1.02% | |
| 1,627 | 2.84% |
Location
Balcon Melliza is situated at approximately 10.6400, 122.5785, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.7 meters or 264.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balcon Melliza 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.