Balasan, Iloilo
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Legislative district | 5th district of Iloilo |
| Barangays | 23 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Filomeno V. Ganzon |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 54.27 km2 (20.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,724 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5018 |
| Dialing code | 33 |
Balasan is a fourth 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.
In 1950, the barrio of Zarragoza was transferred from the town of Batad.[4]
Barangays
Balasan is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Balasan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 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
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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