Balolang, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2542, 123.6184 (9° 15' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 302.0 meters (990.8 feet) |
Balolang is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 343. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balolang in the 2015 Census was 340 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 61 | 4.70 | |
| 256 | 65 | 3.94 | |
| 316 | 67 | 4.72 | |
| 325 | 75 | 4.33 | |
| 313 | 83 | 3.77 | |
| 340 | 82 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balolang is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 5.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 7.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 8.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 5.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 8.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 8.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 5.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 4.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 4.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.65% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.76% |
| Total | 340 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balolang grew from 287 in 1990 to 343 in 2020, an increase of 56 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 340 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | – | |
| 256 | -2.12% | |
| 316 | 4.62% | |
| 325 | 0.39% | |
| 313 | -1.36% | |
| 340 | 1.59% | |
| 343 | 0.19% |
Location
Balolang is situated at approximately 9.2542, 123.6184, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 302.0 meters or 990.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balolang 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.