# Balatan
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{{Short description|Municipality in Camarines Sur, Philippines}}
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| leader_name = Domingo T. Abliter
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| leader_name1 = Jhun Narito
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'''Balatan''', officially the '''Municipality of Balatan''' ([Rinconada Bikol](/source/Rinconada_Bikol): ''Banwaān ka Balatan''; [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language): ''Bayan ng Balatan''), is a [municipality](/source/municipality_of_the_Philippines) in the [province](/source/Philippine_Province) of [Camarines Sur](/source/Camarines_Sur), [Philippines](/source/Philippines). According to the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}}, it has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} people.{{PH wikidata|population_reference}}
It is known for its nature spots, local culture, and outdoor fun like the Lake Balaton, the sand dunes, and Balatan Hill for scenic views.[{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2024 |title=Balatan Travel Guide: Top 10 Must-Visit Tourist Places |url=https://touristplaces.guide/balatan-travel-guide-top-10-must-visit-tourist-places/ |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=touristplaces.guide}}]
==Etymology==
The town got its name after Don Gregorio Balatan. He was the first mayor of the municipality, and he founded the Balatan Institute Memorial High School (formerly Balatan Institute), the first school in town.
==History==
Balatan was once a ''sitio'' known as Siramag which belonged to the town of [Nabua](/source/Nabua%2C_Camarines_Sur).
In 1951, Camarines Sur Provincial Board Member Gregorio O. Balatan Sr. proposed a resolution to divide Nabua into two municipalities: Nabua and Balatan. Balatan then was separated from its mother town and became independent on December 3, 1951, under Executive Order (EO) No. 485 of then President [Elpidio Quirino](/source/Elpidio_Quirino). It was named after Don Rufino Balatan which is the father of Board Member Gregorio O. Balatan Sr.
==Geography==
This town bounded by the municipalities of Bula, Bato, and Nabua, as well as [Ragay Gulf](/source/Ragay_Gulf).
Animasola Island is part of this municipality's territory.
===Barangays===
Balatan is politically subdivided into 17 [barangay](/source/barangay)s. Each barangay consists of [purok](/source/purok)s and some have [sitios](/source/sitios).
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* Cabanbanan
* Cabungan
* Camangahan
* Cayogcog
* Coguit
* Duran
* Laganac
* Luluasan
* Montenegro (formerly Maguiron, renamed in honor of Mayor Candido Montenegro)
* Pararao (Parao)
* Siramag (Poblacion)
* Pulang Daga
* Sagrada Nacacale
* San Francisco
* Santiago Nacacale
* Tapayas
* Tomatarayo
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===Climate===
{{Weather box
| location = Balatan, Camarines Sur
| width = auto
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| Jan high C = 33
| Jan low C = 27
| Feb high C = 32
| Feb low C = 27
| Mar high C = 36
| Mar low C = 29
| Apr high C = 37
| Apr low C = 31
| May high C = 38
| May low C = 32
| Jun high C = 37
| Jun low C = 32
| Jul high C = 35
| Jul low C = 31
| Aug high C = 33
| Aug low C = 29
| Sep high C = 33
| Sep low C = 30
| Oct high C = 34
| Oct low C = 29
| Nov high C = 33
| Nov low C = 28
| Dec high C = 32
| Dec low C = 28
| Jan precipitation mm = 36.63
| Jan rain days = 19
| Feb precipitation mm = 49.6
| Feb rain days = 23
| Mar precipitation mm = 46.66
| Mar rain days = 17
| Apr precipitation mm = 78.81
| Apr rain days = 19
| May precipitation mm = 93.81
| May rain days = 23
| Jun precipitation mm = 135.51
| Jun rain days = 27
| Jul precipitation mm = 326.31
| Jul rain days = 31
| Aug precipitation mm = 406.10
| Aug rain days = 29
| Sep precipitation mm = 214.85
| Sep rain days = 27
| Oct precipitation mm = 313.98
| Oct rain days = 29
| Nov precipitation mm = 76.2
| Nov rain days = 24
| Dec precipitation mm = 262
| Dec rain days = 29
|source 1 = World Weather Online[
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| url = https://www.worldweatheronline.com/balatan-weather-averages/camarines-sur/ph.aspx
| title = Balatan, Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall
| publisher = World Weather Online
| accessdate = 29 October 2017}}]
| date = 29 October 2017
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==Demographics==
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In the 2024 census, the population of Balatan was 31,069 people,{{PH wikidata|population_reference}} with a density of {{convert|{{sigfig|31069/93.09|2}}|PD/km2|disp=or}}.
[Rinconada Bikol](/source/Rinconada_Bikol_language) is the mother tongue spoken by 96.67% of the population.
In the period 1960 to 1997, there was an average of 97.60% of total housing units in the municipality that were occupied while only 3.40% were vacant.
;Literacy Rate:
* Urban area [literacy rate](/source/literacy_rate): 98.29%
* Rural area literacy rate: 97.17%
;Religious affiliation:
* [Catholics](/source/Catholics): 96.50%
* [Iglesia ni Cristo](/source/Iglesia_ni_Cristo): 2.00%
* Others: 1.50%
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==Economy==
{{PH poverty incidence}}
thumb|Balatan Public Market
The town's economy is supported by people from the Burias Island of [Masbate](/source/Masbate) province who are mostly trading their products in this small municipality. Balatan celebrates the Pintakasi and Pagkamundag Festivals annually on February 18 and December 1–3 respectively.
Minor central business district consists of public market, grocery, [sari-sari store](/source/sari-sari_store)s, welding and vulcanizing shop, calling office, [fish](/source/fish) dealer, [bakery](/source/bakery), barber shop, beauty parlor, billiard hall, [coco lumber](/source/coco_lumber) dealer, junk shop and cable network. Neighborhood centers consists of sari-sari stores, bakery, [videoke](/source/videoke)/bar, mini-sound system, repair shops, piggery, cockpit, bakery, furniture shop, fish dealer, repair and welding shops, copra dealer, among others.
The only industrial business is a mini-containerized ice plant which caters to the needs of rich-fishing activities, and a few [rice mill](/source/rice_mill)s. There are six beach resorts catering to domestic tourism.
;Agriculture sector:
* 75.04% of the total municipal land area are devoted to crops such as [rice](/source/rice), [corn](/source/maize), vegetables, [legumes](/source/legumes), [coffee](/source/coffee), high value crops and fruits, [sugar cane](/source/sugar_cane), coconut, banana, [abaca](/source/abaca), root crops and industrial crops
* For livestock production: 37 private owners engaged in raising carabaos, cattle, swine or poultry
* For fishery production: 2 commercial, 298 local.
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==Government==
The current and the 8th mayor is Domingo "Ding" Teñoso Abliter.
==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
thumbnail|right|Balatan bus terminal
Land transportation refers to the present road circulation system as well as bus, van, and jeepney terminal. Marine transportation facility operates through the existing Balatan Municipal Port of Ragay Gulf.
===Utilities===
Water supply is distributed under Level III and Level I water systems: Level III is operated by the Balatan Water District; Level I water supply system consisting of either shallow wells, deep wells or improved spring provides alternative water supply source.
Power and electricity:
* 95% of the total households in the municipality are now served with electricity
* Barangays with electricity are serviced by CASURECO III
Communication facilities include the postal services, telegraph and telegraphic transfer service facilities, and telephone services.
==Public services==
===Health===
* Crude [birth rate](/source/birth_rate): 19.97%
* Crude [death rate](/source/death_rate): 2.05%
* Infant mortality rate: 11.49%
* Young child mortality: 1.53%
* Maternal mortality rate: 3.22%
* General medical consultation rate: 358.68%
* Hospitalization rate: 6.57%
* Health service and facilities implemented by the municipal health office through its Rural Health Unit
* Community Hospital (under-construction)
* Existence of four barangay health stations
===Protective===
Facilities for protective services include the police headquarters, police substation, fire station, municipal jail, and Coast Guard.
===Social welfare===
Existing social welfare organizations or institutions include CVRD'S People Organization, KALIPI (Women) PYM, Federation of Day Care Workers, 4Ps, RincoMESA (Rinconada Movement for Environment and Sustainable Agriculture) and Kalahi-CIDDS.
==Education==
250px|thumbnail|right|Don Gregorio Balatan Memorial Institute
The Balatan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Masterlist of Schools |url=https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SY-2020-2021-Masterlist-of-Schools-Address-only-1-1.pdf |access-date=November 2, 2025 |website=Department of Education}}]
===Primary and elementary schools===
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* Bagong Lipunan Elementary School
* Balatan Adventist Elementary School
* Balatan Central School
* Cabanbanan Elementary School
* Cabungan Elementary School
* Camangahan Elementary School
* Caroche Elementary School
* Cayogcog Elementary School
* Coguit Elementary School
* Duran Elementary School
* Maguiron Elementary School
* Nacacale Elementary School
* PARARAO Elementary School
* Pulang Daga Elementary School
* San Francisco Elementary School
* Santiago Elementary School
* Tapayas Elementary School
* Tomatarayo Elementary School
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===Secondary schools===
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* Coguit Provincial High School
* Don Gregorio O. Balatan Institute
* Laganac High School
* Mother Theresa Colegio De Balatan
* Pararao National High School
* Pulang Daga National High School
* Tapayas National High School
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==References==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [{{NSCB detail}} Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081120024509/http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2007/index.html Philippine Census Information]
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Balatan
|North = [Bula](/source/Bula%2C_Camarines_Sur)
|East = [Nabua](/source/Nabua%2C_Camarines_Sur)
|South = [Bato](/source/Bato%2C_Camarines_Sur)
|West = ''[Ragay Gulf](/source/Ragay_Gulf)''
}}
{{Camarines Sur}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:Municipalities of Camarines Sur
Category:Political divisions established by Philippine executive order
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