Balungag, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 6018 |
| Population (2020) | 2,324 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.1976, 123.6403 (10° 12' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 133.7 meters (438.6 feet) |
Balungag is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,324. This represented 3.22% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balungag in the 2015 Census was 2,116 broken down into 474 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,291 | 261 | 4.95 | |
| 1,270 | 275 | 4.62 | |
| 1,535 | 317 | 4.84 | |
| 1,432 | 322 | 4.45 | |
| 1,855 | 398 | 4.66 | |
| 2,116 | 474 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balungag is 5 to 9, with 250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 234 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 211 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 168 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 114 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.47% |
| Total | 2,116 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balungag grew from 1,291 in 1990 to 2,324 in 2020, an increase of 1,033 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 208 people, from the previous population of 2,116 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,291 | – | |
| 1,270 | -0.31% | |
| 1,535 | 4.15% | |
| 1,432 | -0.95% | |
| 1,855 | 9.88% | |
| 2,116 | 2.54% | |
| 2,324 | 1.99% |
Location
Balungag is situated at approximately 10.1976, 123.6403, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 133.7 meters or 438.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balungag 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.