Barasalon, 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) | 1,516 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0220, 122.3499 (11° 1' North, 122° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 668.3 meters (2,192.6 feet) |
Barasalon is a barangay in the municipality of Janiuay, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,516. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Janiuay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barasalon in the 2015 Census was 1,672 broken down into 299 households or an average of 5.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,104 | 195 | 5.66 | |
| 1,096 | 190 | 5.77 | |
| 1,422 | 222 | 6.41 | |
| 1,540 | 280 | 5.50 | |
| 1,629 | 279 | 5.84 | |
| 1,672 | 299 | 5.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barasalon is 5 to 9, with 242 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 14.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 200 | 11.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 3.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 1.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,672 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barasalon grew from 1,104 in 1990 to 1,516 in 2020, an increase of 412 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.04%, or a decrease of 156 people, from the previous population of 1,672 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,104 | – | |
| 1,096 | -0.14% | |
| 1,422 | 5.74% | |
| 1,540 | 1.11% | |
| 1,629 | 2.07% | |
| 1,672 | 0.50% | |
| 1,516 | -2.04% |
Location
Barasalon is situated at approximately 11.0220, 122.3499, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 668.3 meters or 2,192.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barasalon 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.