Balasan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 5018 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 54.27 km2 (20.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,064 |
| Density (2020) | 646 / km2 (1,674 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 28' North, 123° 5' East (11.4731, 123.0891) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.8 feet) |
Balasan is a coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 54.27 square kilometers or 20.95 square miles which constitutes 1.09% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,064. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 646 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,674 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balasan has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aranjuez | 5.89% | 2,067 | 1,808 | 14.33% | 2.86% |
| Bacolod | 2.03% | 712 | 684 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Balanti-an | 7.18% | 2,517 | 2,093 | 20.26% | 3.96% |
| Batuan | 2.96% | 1,037 | 1,014 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| Cabalic | 4.53% | 1,590 | 1,382 | 15.05% | 3.00% |
| Camambugan | 6.51% | 2,284 | 2,201 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Dolores | 1.56% | 547 | 470 | 16.38% | 3.24% |
| Gimamanay | 3.14% | 1,100 | 1,033 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| Ipil | 3.66% | 1,284 | 1,137 | 12.93% | 2.59% |
| Kinalkalan | 3.74% | 1,313 | 1,354 | -3.03% | -0.65% |
| Lawis | 6.79% | 2,381 | 2,123 | 12.15% | 2.44% |
| Malapoc | 1.43% | 502 | 531 | -5.46% | -1.18% |
| Mamhut Norte | 4.85% | 1,699 | 1,577 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Mamhut Sur | 3.33% | 1,166 | 1,412 | -17.42% | -3.95% |
| Maya | 6.58% | 2,307 | 2,093 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Pani-an | 5.75% | 2,015 | 1,740 | 15.80% | 3.14% |
| Poblacion Norte | 4.07% | 1,426 | 1,583 | -9.92% | -2.17% |
| Poblacion Sur | 7.19% | 2,520 | 2,446 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Quiasan | 2.93% | 1,029 | 976 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Salong | 3.45% | 1,208 | 1,111 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Salvacion | 2.38% | 836 | 797 | 4.89% | 1.01% |
| Tingui-an | 5.67% | 1,988 | 1,886 | 5.41% | 1.11% |
| Zaragosa | 4.38% | 1,536 | 1,637 | -6.17% | -1.33% |
| Balasan Total | 35,064 | 33,088 | 5.97% | 1.23% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balasan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,613,191.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,617,373.16 | – |
| 2010 | 46,743,060.93 | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 51,272,808.07 | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 50,867,749.38 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 59,576,267.72 | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 71,867,975.78 | 20.63% |
| 2015 | 75,976,959.69 | 5.72% |
| 2016 | 82,613,191.46 | 8.73% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balasan in the 2015 Census was 33,070 broken down into 8,090 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,010 | 4,010 | 5.49 | |
| 22,946 | 4,496 | 5.10 | |
| 25,460 | 5,109 | 4.98 | |
| 27,384 | 5,764 | 4.75 | |
| 29,716 | 6,514 | 4.56 | |
| 33,070 | 8,090 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balasan is 5 to 9, with 3,718 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 328 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 678 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,968 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,718 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,582 | 10.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,246 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,028 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,577 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,255 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,013 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,767 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,617 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,505 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,249 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,022 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 751 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 446 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 338 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 328 | 0.99% |
| Total | 33,088 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balasan grew from 3,223 in 1903 to 35,064 in 2020, an increase of 31,841 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 1,976 people, from the previous population of 33,088 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,223 | – | |
| 22,214 | 12.96% | |
| 12,840 | -2.70% | |
| 15,490 | 1.94% | |
| 10,967 | -2.99% | |
| 13,490 | 2.05% | |
| 15,588 | 2.94% | |
| 17,979 | 2.89% | |
| 22,013 | 2.05% | |
| 22,949 | 0.78% | |
| 25,474 | 2.26% | |
| 27,384 | 1.00% | |
| 29,724 | 3.03% | |
| 33,088 | 2.06% | |
| 35,064 | 1.23% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balasan for the year 2019 was 22,557, broken down into 11,239 males and 11,318 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balasan is situated at approximately 11° 28' North, 123° 5' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balasan are Roxas City, Capiz, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Passi, Iloilo, Sagay, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Batad, Iloilo, Estancia, Iloilo, Pilar, Capiz, Carles, Iloilo, President Roxas, Capiz, and San Dionisio, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 413.86 kilometers (257.16 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Batad, Iloilo, 6.57 kilometers (4.08 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Estancia, Iloilo, 7.02 kilometers (4.36 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Pilar, Capiz, 10.23 kilometers (6.35 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Carles, Iloilo, 11.85 kilometers (7.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- President Roxas, Capiz, 18.36 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- San Dionisio, Iloilo, 22.46 kilometers (13.96 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 38.60 kilometers (23.99 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 62.10 kilometers (38.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 63.21 kilometers (39.28 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 63.26 kilometers (39.31 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 73.11 kilometers (45.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 75.78 kilometers (47.09 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 413.86 kilometers (257.16 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.