Balacson, Municipality of Kawayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Kawayan |
| Postal code | 6545 |
| Population (2020) | 888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6735, 124.3402 (11° 40' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.4 meters (201.4 feet) |
Balacson is a barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 888. This represented 4.34% of the total population of Kawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balacson in the 2015 Census was 868 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 742 | 133 | 5.58 | |
| 741 | 145 | 5.11 | |
| 753 | 156 | 4.83 | |
| 836 | 185 | 4.52 | |
| 924 | 194 | 4.76 | |
| 868 | 217 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balacson is 10 to 14, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 8.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 2.19% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.27% |
| Total | 868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balacson grew from 742 in 1990 to 888 in 2020, an increase of 146 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 868 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 742 | – | |
| 741 | -0.03% | |
| 753 | 0.35% | |
| 836 | 1.45% | |
| 924 | 3.71% | |
| 868 | -1.18% | |
| 888 | 0.48% |
Location
Balacson is situated at approximately 11.6735, 124.3402, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.4 meters or 201.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balacson 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.