Poblacion Norte, 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) | 1,426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4750, 123.0876 (11° 29' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Poblacion Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,426. This represented 4.07% of the total population of Balasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,583 broken down into 390 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,671 | 299 | 5.59 | |
| 1,600 | 300 | 5.33 | |
| 1,739 | 318 | 5.47 | |
| 1,573 | 299 | 5.26 | |
| 1,578 | 322 | 4.90 | |
| 1,583 | 390 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Norte is 20 to 24, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 5.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 9.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 149 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 157 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 2.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.33% |
| Total | 1,583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Norte fell from 1,671 in 1990 to 1,426 in 2020, a decrease of 245 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.17%, or a decrease of 157 people, from the previous population of 1,583 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,671 | – | |
| 1,600 | -0.81% | |
| 1,739 | 1.80% | |
| 1,573 | -1.37% | |
| 1,578 | 0.12% | |
| 1,583 | 0.06% | |
| 1,426 | -2.17% |
Location
Poblacion Norte is situated at approximately 11.4750, 123.0876, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Norte 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.