New Balanac, Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Villaba |
| Postal code | 6537 |
| Population (2020) | 703 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1831, 124.4874 (11° 11' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 103.7 meters (340.2 feet) |
New Balanac is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 703. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Villaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Balanac in the 2015 Census was 698 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 121 | 4.79 | |
| 475 | 110 | 4.32 | |
| 713 | 143 | 4.99 | |
| 671 | 139 | 4.83 | |
| 625 | 138 | 4.53 | |
| 698 | 167 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Balanac is 5 to 9, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 13.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 12.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 12.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.57% |
| Total | 698 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Balanac grew from 579 in 1990 to 703 in 2020, an increase of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.15%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 698 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 579 | – | |
| 475 | -3.64% | |
| 713 | 9.10% | |
| 671 | -0.83% | |
| 625 | -2.55% | |
| 698 | 2.13% | |
| 703 | 0.15% |
Location
New Balanac is situated at approximately 11.1831, 124.4874, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 103.7 meters or 340.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Balanac 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.