Balatan
Balatan | |
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| Municipality of Balatan | |
Street in Balatan | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: Balateño, Oragon! | |
Map of Camarines Sur with Balatan highlighted | |
Interactive map of Balatan | |
Balatan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°19′01″N 123°14′25″E / 13.3168567°N 123.2403975°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Barangays | 17 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Domingo T. Abliter |
| • Vice Mayor | Jhun Narito |
| • Representative | Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 20,845 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 93.09 km2 (35.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 31,069 |
| • Density | 333.8/km2 (864.4/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,464 |
| Demonym | Balateño |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 48.76 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 167.2 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 528 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 132.7 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 95.67 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Camarines Sur 3 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 3) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4436 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
| Native languages | Rinconada Bikol Central Bikol Tagalog |
Balatan, officially the Municipality of Balatan (Rinconada Bikol: Banwaān ka Balatan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Balatan), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,069 people.
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.