Balolong, Municipality of Enrique Villanueva, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Enrique Villanueva |
| Postal code | 6230 |
| Population (2020) | 145 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2643, 123.6242 (9° 16' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 265.6 meters (871.4 feet) |
Balolong is a barangay in the municipality of Enrique Villanueva, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 145. This represented 2.14% of the total population of Enrique Villanueva.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balolong in the 2015 Census was 137 broken down into 33 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 25 | 4.72 | |
| 96 | 25 | 3.84 | |
| 116 | 26 | 4.46 | |
| 147 | 30 | 4.90 | |
| 149 | 33 | 4.52 | |
| 137 | 33 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balolong is 10 to 14, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 9 | 6.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 15 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 18.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 7 | 5.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 10 | 7.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 5 | 3.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 8.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 10.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 1 | 0.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 5.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 3.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 3.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 3.65% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.73% |
| Total | 137 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balolong grew from 118 in 1990 to 145 in 2020, an increase of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 137 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | – | |
| 96 | -3.79% | |
| 116 | 4.14% | |
| 147 | 3.32% | |
| 149 | 0.49% | |
| 137 | -1.59% | |
| 145 | 1.20% |
Location
Balolong is situated at approximately 9.2643, 123.6242, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 265.6 meters or 871.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balolong 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.