Balabag West, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Valencia |
| Postal code | 6215 |
| Population (2020) | 2,085 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2879, 123.2414 (9° 17' North, 123° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 218.3 meters (716.2 feet) |
Balabag West is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,085. This represented 5.38% of the total population of Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabag West in the 2015 Census was 1,965 broken down into 442 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 708 | 145 | 4.88 | |
| 893 | 178 | 5.02 | |
| 1,025 | 213 | 4.81 | |
| 1,388 | 307 | 4.52 | |
| 1,680 | 375 | 4.48 | |
| 1,965 | 442 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabag West is 20 to 24, with 195 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 6.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 9.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 9.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 183 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 163 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 7.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 5.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1,965 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabag West grew from 708 in 1990 to 2,085 in 2020, an increase of 1,377 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,965 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 708 | – | |
| 893 | 4.44% | |
| 1,025 | 3.00% | |
| 1,388 | 4.27% | |
| 1,680 | 7.20% | |
| 1,965 | 3.03% | |
| 2,085 | 1.26% |
Location
Balabag West is situated at approximately 9.2879, 123.2414, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 218.3 meters or 716.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balabag West 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.