Balugang, Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2724 |
| Population (2020) | 456 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3039, 120.5226 (17° 18' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.7 meters (94.2 feet) |
Balugang is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 456. This represented 3.56% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balugang in the 2015 Census was 445 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 79 | 5.46 | |
| 402 | 81 | 4.96 | |
| 483 | 72 | 6.71 | |
| 480 | 96 | 5.00 | |
| 468 | 104 | 4.50 | |
| 445 | 103 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balugang is 15 to 19, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 5.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 8.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 12.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 6.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.25% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 3.60% |
| Total | 445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balugang grew from 431 in 1990 to 456 in 2020, an increase of 25 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 445 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 402 | -1.30% | |
| 483 | 4.01% | |
| 480 | -0.09% | |
| 468 | -0.92% | |
| 445 | -0.95% | |
| 456 | 0.52% |
Location
Balugang is situated at approximately 17.3039, 120.5226, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.7 meters or 94.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balugang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.