Balabag, Municipality of Pavia, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Pavia |
| Postal code | 5001 |
| Population (2020) | 14,308 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7678, 122.5191 (10° 46' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.0 meters (75.5 feet) |
Balabag is a barangay in the municipality of Pavia, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,308. This represented 20.33% of the total population of Pavia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabag in the 2015 Census was 9,179 broken down into 2,192 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,666 | 329 | 5.06 | |
| 1,901 | 384 | 4.95 | |
| 2,858 | 601 | 4.76 | |
| 4,809 | 1,053 | 4.57 | |
| 6,297 | 1,412 | 4.46 | |
| 9,179 | 2,192 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabag is 15 to 19, with 898 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 105 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 167 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 708 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 827 | 9.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 759 | 8.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 898 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 779 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 737 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 807 | 8.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 748 | 8.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 630 | 6.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 529 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 435 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 356 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 290 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 175 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 124 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 105 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 105 | 1.14% |
| Total | 9,179 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabag grew from 1,666 in 1990 to 14,308 in 2020, an increase of 12,642 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.79%, or an increase of 5,129 people, from the previous population of 9,179 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,666 | – | |
| 1,905 | 2.54% | |
| 2,858 | 9.09% | |
| 4,842 | 7.54% | |
| 6,297 | 10.04% | |
| 9,179 | 7.44% | |
| 14,308 | 9.79% |
Location
Balabag is situated at approximately 10.7678, 122.5191, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.0 meters or 75.5 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.