Balabag, Municipality of Cabatuan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Cabatuan |
| Postal code | 5031 |
| Population (2020) | 458 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9227, 122.5347 (10° 55' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.5 meters (178.8 feet) |
Balabag is a barangay in the municipality of Cabatuan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 458. This represented 0.75% of the total population of Cabatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabag in the 2015 Census was 429 broken down into 90 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 37 | 5.57 | |
| 235 | 47 | 5.00 | |
| 226 | 46 | 4.91 | |
| 244 | 53 | 4.60 | |
| 300 | 63 | 4.76 | |
| 429 | 90 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabag is 20 to 24, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 8.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 7.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 11.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.10% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.40% |
| Total | 429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabag grew from 206 in 1990 to 458 in 2020, an increase of 252 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 429 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 235 | 2.50% | |
| 226 | -0.83% | |
| 244 | 1.06% | |
| 300 | 7.81% | |
| 429 | 7.05% | |
| 458 | 1.39% |
Location
Balabag is situated at approximately 10.9227, 122.5347, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.5 meters or 178.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balabag 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.