Balintawak, City of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Escalante |
| Postal code | 6124 |
| Population (2020) | 13,993 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8405, 123.5004 (10° 50' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Balintawak, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Escalante, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,993. This represented 14.55% of the total population of Escalante.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balintawak in the 2015 Census was 15,863 broken down into 3,471 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,382 | 2,057 | 5.05 | |
| 12,555 | 2,469 | 5.09 | |
| 11,195 | 2,373 | 4.72 | |
| 14,552 | 2,974 | 4.89 | |
| 15,458 | 3,425 | 4.51 | |
| 15,863 | 3,471 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balintawak is 10 to 14, with 1,632 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 158 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 325 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,234 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,629 | 10.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,632 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,610 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,441 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,204 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,037 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,065 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 957 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 813 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 789 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 657 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 516 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 372 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 263 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 191 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 158 | 0.99% |
| Total | 15,893 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balintawak grew from 10,386 in 1990 to 13,993 in 2020, an increase of 3,607 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.64%, or a decrease of 1,900 people, from the previous population of 15,893 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,386 | – | |
| 12,622 | 3.72% | |
| 11,205 | -2.52% | |
| 14,569 | 3.69% | |
| 15,477 | 2.23% | |
| 15,893 | 0.51% | |
| 13,993 | -2.64% |
Location
Balintawak is situated at approximately 10.8405, 123.5004, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balintawak 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.