Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea, Asid Gulf [Visayan Sea], Jintotolo Channel |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 231.00 km2 (89.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,155 |
| Density (2020) | 174 / km2 (450 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 2' North, 123° 12' East (12.0376, 123.1930) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (29.0 feet) |
Balud is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 231.00 square kilometers or 89.19 square miles which constitutes 5.58% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,155. This represented 4.42% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.66% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 174 inhabitants per square kilometer or 450 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balud has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baybay | 1.70% | 683 | 692 | -1.30% | -0.28% |
| Bongcanaway | 1.45% | 583 | 591 | -1.35% | -0.29% |
| Calumpang | 4.29% | 1,723 | 1,816 | -5.12% | -1.10% |
| Cantil | 5.61% | 2,251 | 2,062 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Casamongan | 1.82% | 732 | 779 | -6.03% | -1.30% |
| Danao | 3.30% | 1,326 | 1,419 | -6.55% | -1.42% |
| Dao | 6.29% | 2,527 | 2,290 | 10.35% | 2.09% |
| Guinbanwahan | 4.92% | 1,974 | 1,819 | 8.52% | 1.74% |
| Ilaya | 4.57% | 1,836 | 1,553 | 18.22% | 3.59% |
| Jangan | 2.15% | 864 | 873 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Jintotolo | 3.58% | 1,436 | 1,512 | -5.03% | -1.08% |
| Mabuhay | 2.30% | 925 | 865 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Mapili | 0.64% | 256 | 146 | 75.34% | 12.55% |
| Mapitogo | 1.06% | 424 | 423 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Pajo | 5.67% | 2,277 | 2,217 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Palane | 3.53% | 1,418 | 1,196 | 18.56% | 3.65% |
| Panguiranan | 8.68% | 3,485 | 3,324 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Panubigan | 2.63% | 1,057 | 948 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Poblacion | 8.13% | 3,264 | 3,174 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Pulanduta | 3.52% | 1,414 | 1,449 | -2.42% | -0.51% |
| Quinayangan Diotay | 1.47% | 592 | 574 | 3.14% | 0.65% |
| Quinayangan Tonga | 1.15% | 463 | 335 | 38.21% | 7.05% |
| Salvacion | 3.23% | 1,296 | 1,255 | 3.27% | 0.68% |
| Sampad | 1.25% | 502 | 480 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| San Andres | 2.63% | 1,057 | 1,058 | -0.09% | -0.02% |
| San Antonio | 2.34% | 939 | 917 | 2.40% | 0.50% |
| Sapatos | 1.66% | 668 | 543 | 23.02% | 4.46% |
| Talisay | 1.89% | 759 | 719 | 5.56% | 1.15% |
| Tonga | 2.59% | 1,042 | 927 | 12.41% | 2.49% |
| Ubo | 4.16% | 1,669 | 1,504 | 10.97% | 2.22% |
| Victory | 0.99% | 399 | 387 | 3.10% | 0.64% |
| Villa Alvarez | 0.78% | 314 | 277 | 13.36% | 2.67% |
| Balud Total | 40,155 | 38,124 | 5.33% | 1.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balud for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱103,450,468.71.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,021,240.61 | – |
| 2010 | 58,903,195.42 | 5.14% |
| 2011 | 64,046,204.07 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 62,187,282.31 | -2.90% |
| 2013 | 72,894,310.80 | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 83,091,986.04 | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 95,730,275.77 | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 103,450,468.71 | 8.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balud in the 2015 Census was 38,082 broken down into 7,867 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,111 | 4,766 | 5.48 | |
| 27,930 | 5,337 | 5.23 | |
| 30,062 | 5,547 | 5.42 | |
| 31,476 | 6,256 | 5.03 | |
| 35,836 | 7,240 | 4.95 | |
| 38,082 | 7,867 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balud is 5 to 9, with 5,155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 348 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 969 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,322 | 11.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,155 | 13.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,802 | 12.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,970 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,773 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,364 | 6.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,232 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,124 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,913 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,706 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,482 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,307 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,036 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 718 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 505 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 398 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 348 | 0.91% |
| Total | 38,124 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balud grew from 14,708 in 1960 to 40,155 in 2020, an increase of 25,447 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 2,031 people, from the previous population of 38,124 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,708 | – | |
| 21,448 | 3.76% | |
| 24,219 | 2.47% | |
| 24,549 | 0.27% | |
| 26,121 | 0.62% | |
| 27,933 | 1.26% | |
| 30,068 | 1.59% | |
| 31,484 | 0.64% | |
| 35,841 | 4.83% | |
| 38,124 | 1.18% | |
| 40,155 | 1.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balud for the year 2019 was 26,518, broken down into 13,414 males and 13,104 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balud is situated at approximately 12° 2' North, 123° 12' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 29.0 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 Balud are Masbate City, Masbate, Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Sagay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Mandaon, Masbate, Milagros, Masbate, Carles, Iloilo, Aroroy, Masbate, Baleno, Masbate, and Mobo, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 370.61 kilometers (230.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mandaon, Masbate, 23.10 kilometers (14.36 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Milagros, Masbate, 39.60 kilometers (24.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Carles, Iloilo, 51.98 kilometers (32.30 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Aroroy, Masbate, 56.97 kilometers (35.40 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Baleno, Masbate, 58.21 kilometers (36.17 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Mobo, Masbate, 60.43 kilometers (37.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 59.14 kilometers (36.75 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 69.54 kilometers (43.21 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 118.96 kilometers (73.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 120.30 kilometers (74.75 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 126.30 kilometers (78.48 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 128.52 kilometers (79.86 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Distance from Manila: 370.61 kilometers (230.29 miles) to the Northwest (N40°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.