Balugan, Municipality of Sagada, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Sagada |
| Postal code | 2619 |
| Population (2020) | 841 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0619, 120.8844 (17° 4' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,737.5 meters (5,700.4 feet) |
Balugan is a barangay in the municipality of Sagada, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 841. This represented 7.31% of the total population of Sagada.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balugan in the 2015 Census was 780 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 123 | 4.80 | |
| 626 | 115 | 5.44 | |
| 694 | 121 | 5.74 | |
| 765 | 134 | 5.71 | |
| 813 | 160 | 5.08 | |
| 780 | 167 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balugan is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 14.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 12.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 8.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 5.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 8.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.15% |
| Total | 780 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balugan grew from 591 in 1990 to 841 in 2020, an increase of 250 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 780 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 591 | – | |
| 626 | 1.08% | |
| 694 | 2.24% | |
| 765 | 1.35% | |
| 813 | 2.24% | |
| 780 | -0.79% | |
| 841 | 1.60% |
Location
Balugan is situated at approximately 17.0619, 120.8844, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,737.5 meters or 5,700.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balugan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Poblacion (Patay), Sagada, Mountain Province
- Angkeling, Sagada, Mountain Province
- Ambasing, Sagada, Mountain Province
- Antadao, Sagada, Mountain Province
- Dagdag (Poblacion), Sagada, Mountain Province
- Suyo, Sagada, Mountain Province
- Bagnen Oriente, Bauko, Mountain Province
- Bagnen Proper, Bauko, Mountain Province
- Balintaugan, Bauko, Mountain Province
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.