Prenza, Municipality of Balamban, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Balamban |
| Postal code | 6041 |
| Population (2020) | 3,542 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.5043, 123.7305 (10° 30' North, 123° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.0 meters (95.1 feet) |
Prenza is a barangay in the municipality of Balamban, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,542. This represented 3.72% of the total population of Balamban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Prenza in the 2015 Census was 2,851 broken down into 592 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | 188 | 5.16 | |
| 1,282 | 246 | 5.21 | |
| 1,624 | 312 | 5.21 | |
| 2,161 | 431 | 5.01 | |
| 2,285 | 458 | 4.99 | |
| 2,851 | 592 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Prenza is 5 to 9, with 331 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 268 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 331 | 11.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 329 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 311 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 276 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 245 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 190 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 191 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 127 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 2.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.70% |
| Total | 2,863 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Prenza grew from 970 in 1990 to 3,542 in 2020, an increase of 2,572 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.58%, or an increase of 679 people, from the previous population of 2,863 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 970 | – | |
| 1,282 | 5.36% | |
| 1,624 | 5.20% | |
| 2,161 | 4.02% | |
| 2,285 | 2.05% | |
| 2,863 | 4.39% | |
| 3,542 | 4.58% |
Location
Prenza is situated at approximately 10.5043, 123.7305, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.0 meters or 95.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Prenza 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.