Poblacion Sur, 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) | 2,520 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4721, 123.0890 (11° 28' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Poblacion Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,520. This represented 7.19% of the total population of Balasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Sur in the 2015 Census was 2,436 broken down into 601 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,006 | 373 | 5.38 | |
| 1,851 | 366 | 5.06 | |
| 2,075 | 438 | 4.74 | |
| 2,140 | 460 | 4.65 | |
| 2,304 | 508 | 4.54 | |
| 2,436 | 601 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Sur is 10 to 14, with 267 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 212 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 254 | 10.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 213 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 172 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 151 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 150 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 129 | 5.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.59% |
| Total | 2,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Sur grew from 2,009 in 1990 to 2,520 in 2020, an increase of 511 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 2,446 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,009 | – | |
| 1,854 | -1.49% | |
| 2,086 | 2.56% | |
| 2,140 | 0.35% | |
| 2,304 | 2.72% | |
| 2,446 | 1.15% | |
| 2,520 | 0.63% |
Location
Poblacion Sur is situated at approximately 11.4721, 123.0890, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Sur 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.