Balingasag, Municipality of Tabontabon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tabontabon |
| Postal code | 6504 |
| Population (2020) | 636 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0262, 124.9678 (11° 2' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.3 meters (66.6 feet) |
Balingasag is a barangay in the municipality of Tabontabon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 636. This represented 5.34% of the total population of Tabontabon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balingasag in the 2015 Census was 643 broken down into 153 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 71 | 5.07 | |
| 426 | 89 | 4.79 | |
| 542 | 105 | 5.16 | |
| 565 | 125 | 4.52 | |
| 646 | 134 | 4.82 | |
| 643 | 153 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balingasag is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 11.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 15.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 8.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 4.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.93% |
| Total | 643 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Balingasag grew from 360 in 1990 to 636 in 2020, an increase of 276 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.23%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 643 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | – | |
| 426 | 3.20% | |
| 542 | 5.30% | |
| 565 | 0.57% | |
| 646 | 5.00% | |
| 643 | -0.09% | |
| 636 | -0.23% |
Location
Balingasag is situated at approximately 11.0262, 124.9678, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.3 meters or 66.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balingasag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Aslum, Julita, Leyte
- Bongdo, Julita, Leyte
- Mohon, Tabontabon, Leyte
- Amandangay, Tabontabon, Leyte
- District I Poblacion (Quezon), Tabontabon, Leyte
- District II Poblacion (Rizal), Tabontabon, Leyte
- District III Poblacion (Bonifacio), Tabontabon, Leyte
- San Pablo (Mooc), Tabontabon, Leyte
- Aslum, Tabontabon, Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.