Batuan, Municipality of Balasan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Balasan |
| Postal code | 5018 |
| Population (2020) | 1,037 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4404, 123.0560 (11° 26' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.5 meters (142.7 feet) |
Batuan is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,037. This represented 2.96% of the total population of Balasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batuan in the 2015 Census was 1,014 broken down into 241 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 699 | 116 | 6.03 | |
| 620 | 117 | 5.30 | |
| 651 | 128 | 5.09 | |
| 727 | 150 | 4.85 | |
| 731 | 169 | 4.33 | |
| 1,014 | 241 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Batuan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 10.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 10.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 10.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 8.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 8.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 3.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.89% |
| Total | 1,014 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batuan grew from 699 in 1990 to 1,037 in 2020, an increase of 338 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 1,014 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 699 | – | |
| 620 | -2.22% | |
| 651 | 1.05% | |
| 727 | 1.53% | |
| 731 | 0.20% | |
| 1,014 | 6.43% | |
| 1,037 | 0.47% |
Location
Batuan is situated at approximately 11.4404, 123.0560, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.5 meters or 142.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batuan 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.