Balanac, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Janiuay |
| Postal code | 5034 |
| Population (2020) | 1,033 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9574, 122.4807 (10° 57' North, 122° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.2 meters (259.8 feet) |
Balanac is a barangay in the municipality of Janiuay, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,033. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Janiuay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balanac in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 198 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | 96 | 5.47 | |
| 618 | 113 | 5.47 | |
| 670 | 124 | 5.40 | |
| 821 | 151 | 5.44 | |
| 615 | 177 | 3.47 | |
| 880 | 198 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balanac is 15 to 19, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 8.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 11.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 11.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 6.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.36% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balanac grew from 525 in 1990 to 1,033 in 2020, an increase of 508 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.43%, or an increase of 153 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 525 | – | |
| 618 | 3.10% | |
| 670 | 1.75% | |
| 821 | 2.84% | |
| 615 | -9.98% | |
| 880 | 7.06% | |
| 1,033 | 3.43% |
Location
Balanac is situated at approximately 10.9574, 122.4807, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.2 meters or 259.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balanac 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.