Balantang, City of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Postal code | 5000 |
| Population (2020) | 4,762 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7569, 122.5745 (10° 45' North, 122° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Balantang is a barangay in Iloilo City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,762. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Iloilo City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balantang in the 2015 Census was 4,712 broken down into 974 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,773 | 477 | 5.81 | |
| 3,154 | 581 | 5.43 | |
| 3,002 | 580 | 5.18 | |
| 3,051 | 611 | 4.99 | |
| 3,136 | 693 | 4.53 | |
| 4,712 | 974 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balantang is 20 to 24, with 471 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 57 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 293 | 6.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 393 | 8.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 408 | 8.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 429 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 471 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 411 | 8.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 375 | 7.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 312 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 278 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 237 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 254 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 244 | 5.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 182 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 133 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 86 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 57 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 81 | 1.72% |
| Total | 4,712 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balantang grew from 2,773 in 1990 to 4,762 in 2020, an increase of 1,989 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.22%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 4,712 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,773 | – | |
| 3,157 | 2.46% | |
| 3,002 | -1.07% | |
| 3,051 | 0.22% | |
| 3,136 | 1.01% | |
| 4,712 | 8.06% | |
| 4,762 | 0.22% |
Location
Balantang is situated at approximately 10.7569, 122.5745, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balantang 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.