Salong, 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) | 1,208 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4500, 123.0555 (11° 27' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.4 meters (148.9 feet) |
Salong is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,208. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Balasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salong in the 2015 Census was 1,111 broken down into 280 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | 125 | 5.68 | |
| 711 | 142 | 5.01 | |
| 804 | 162 | 4.96 | |
| 895 | 205 | 4.37 | |
| 938 | 219 | 4.28 | |
| 1,111 | 280 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salong is 10 to 14, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 13.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 6.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 4.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.53% |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salong grew from 710 in 1990 to 1,208 in 2020, an increase of 498 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.78%, or an increase of 97 people, from the previous population of 1,111 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 710 | – | |
| 711 | 0.03% | |
| 804 | 2.67% | |
| 895 | 1.49% | |
| 938 | 1.72% | |
| 1,111 | 3.27% | |
| 1,208 | 1.78% |
Location
Salong is situated at approximately 11.4500, 123.0555, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.4 meters or 148.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salong 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.