BALANTACAN

Barangay Balantacan is one of the 44 barangays in the municipality of Lubao, located in the province of Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is a detailed geographic and demographic profile of the barangay:

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Balantacan is situated in the western part of Lubao, Pampanga.

• Coordinates: Approximately 14.8998° N latitude and 120.5615° E longitude.

• Elevation: The barangay lies at an estimated elevation of 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level.

• Adjacent Barangays: Balantacan shares borders with the following barangays:

  • Calangain

  • Del Carmen

  • San Agustin

  • San Jose Gumi

  • Santa Catalina

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population: According to the 2020 Census, Balantacan had a population of 2,492 individuals, representing approximately 1.44% of the total population of Lubao.

• Households: In the 2015 Census, there were 469 households in Balantacan, with an average household size of 4.62 members.

• Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

  • The age group with the highest population was 10 to 14 years old, comprising 250 individuals.

  • The age group with the lowest population was 80 years and over, with 18 individuals.

  • Children and young adults (ages 0–24) made up a significant portion of the population, indicating a youthful demographic.
    
    

• Historical Population Growth:

  • 1990: 1,570

  • 1995: 1,713

  • 2000: 1,705

  • 2007: 2,016

  • 2010: 2,024

  • 2015: 2,165

  • 2020: 2,492

  • The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.01%, or an increase of 327 people, from the previous population of 2,165 in 2015.