Balangkayan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 6801 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 207.05 km2 (79.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,185 |
| Density (2020) | 49 / km2 (127 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 28' North, 125° 31' East (11.4727, 125.5104) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.6 feet) |
Balangkayan is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 207.05 square kilometers or 79.94 square miles which constitutes 4.48% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,185. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 49 inhabitants per square kilometer or 127 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balangkayan has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balogo | 8.85% | 901 | 874 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Bangon | 2.90% | 295 | 288 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Cabay | 23.93% | 2,437 | 2,321 | 5.00% | 1.03% |
| Caisawan | 7.11% | 724 | 701 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
| Cantubi | 1.78% | 181 | 256 | -29.30% | -7.04% |
| General Malvar | 1.03% | 105 | 119 | -11.76% | -2.60% |
| Guinpoliran | 5.36% | 546 | 610 | -10.49% | -2.31% |
| Julag | 1.51% | 154 | 149 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Magsaysay | 0.87% | 89 | 147 | -39.46% | -10.02% |
| Maramag | 7.89% | 804 | 840 | -4.29% | -0.92% |
| Poblacion I | 5.15% | 525 | 530 | -0.94% | -0.20% |
| Poblacion II | 8.07% | 822 | 756 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Poblacion III | 4.42% | 450 | 422 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
| Poblacion IV | 8.42% | 858 | 844 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Poblacion V | 12.70% | 1,294 | 1,268 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Balangkayan Total | 10,185 | 10,125 | 0.59% | 0.12% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balangkayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,288,714.79.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,023,157.14 | – |
| 2010 | 38,877,069.74 | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 41,774,371.41 | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 40,439,691.43 | -3.19% |
| 2013 | 44,841,047.05 | 10.88% |
| 2014 | 50,300,075.13 | 12.17% |
| 2015 | 57,345,314.98 | 14.01% |
| 2016 | 64,288,714.79 | 12.11% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balangkayan in the 2015 Census was 10,122 broken down into 2,375 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,600 | 1,491 | 5.10 | |
| 8,847 | 1,679 | 5.27 | |
| 8,134 | 1,677 | 4.85 | |
| 8,246 | 1,779 | 4.64 | |
| 9,046 | 1,935 | 4.67 | |
| 10,122 | 2,375 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Balangkayan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 1,165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 151 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 250 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 858 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,165 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,165 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,094 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 923 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 744 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 621 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 507 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 488 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 449 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 432 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 382 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 305 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 226 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 212 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 153 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 151 | 1.49% |
| Total | 10,125 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balangkayan grew from 4,615 in 1960 to 10,185 in 2020, an increase of 5,570 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 60 people, from the previous population of 10,125 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,615 | – | |
| 5,557 | 1.83% | |
| 7,671 | 6.68% | |
| 8,703 | 2.56% | |
| 7,609 | -1.33% | |
| 8,849 | 2.87% | |
| 8,134 | -1.79% | |
| 8,249 | 0.19% | |
| 9,046 | 3.41% | |
| 10,125 | 2.17% | |
| 10,185 | 0.12% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balangkayan for the year 2019 was 7,601, broken down into 3,825 males and 3,776 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balangkayan is situated at approximately 11° 28' North, 125° 31' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balangkayan are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Llorente, Eastern Samar, Hernani, Eastern Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, San Julian, Eastern Samar, and Quinapondan, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 600.34 kilometers (373.03 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maydolong, Eastern Samar, 3.26 kilometers (2.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Llorente, Eastern Samar, 7.81 kilometers (4.85 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Hernani, Eastern Samar, 20.22 kilometers (12.57 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 25.38 kilometers (15.77 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- San Julian, Eastern Samar, 31.73 kilometers (19.72 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 34.90 kilometers (21.68 miles) to the South (S2°E)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 17.52 kilometers (10.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Tacloban, 60.73 kilometers (37.74 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 76.18 kilometers (47.33 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 111.38 kilometers (69.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 117.52 kilometers (73.02 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 119.51 kilometers (74.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
Distance from Manila: 600.34 kilometers (373.03 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.