Balasan
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 Map of Iloilo with Balasan highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Legislative district | 5th district of Iloilo |
| Barangays | 23 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Filomeno V. Ganzon |
| Area | |
• Total | 54.27 km2 (20.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 29,724 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5018 |
| Dialing code | 33 |
Balasan is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,724 people.[3] It is known for its bibingka and is 129 kilometres (80 mi) from the provincial capital, Iloilo City, and 58 kilometres (36 mi) from Roxas City. It is home of Leon Ganzon Polytechnic College and Ritz School of Integrated Studies, a co-educational kindergarten & elementary school.
Balasan is well placed in north-east Iloilo so getting here is easy with a regular bus service from Iloilo City or Roxas City.
Buses arrive at Balasan bus station, a kilometre to the Balasan's town centre, every fifteen minutes.
Taking a tricycle is the most convenient way for newcomers to travel around Balasan. There are over a hundred or two tricycles running on every corner of the town.
Balasan is a compact town and easy to get around on foot, by bike, or by public transport.
Balasan is the shopping capital of northern Iloilo and southern Capiz.
In 1950, the barrio of Zarragoza was transferred from the town of Batad.[4]
Barangays
Balasan is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 22,013 | — |
| 1995 | 22,949 | +0.78% |
| 2000 | 25,474 | +2.26% |
| 2007 | 27,384 | +1.00% |
| 2010 | 29,724 | +3.03% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 15 November 2012 suggested (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "An act to transfer a certain barrio from the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality of Batad, province of Iloilo to the municipality of Balasan, same province". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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