Baybay, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 683 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9861, 123.2491 (11° 59' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Baybay, formerly Lumocab, is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 683. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baybay in the 2015 Census was 692 broken down into 145 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 587 | 112 | 5.24 | |
| 549 | 121 | 4.54 | |
| 630 | 129 | 4.88 | |
| 652 | 141 | 4.62 | |
| 659 | 134 | 4.92 | |
| 692 | 145 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baybay is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 10.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 15.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 14.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 6.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.58% |
| Total | 692 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baybay grew from 587 in 1990 to 683 in 2020, an increase of 96 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.28%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 692 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 587 | – | |
| 549 | -1.25% | |
| 630 | 2.99% | |
| 652 | 0.47% | |
| 659 | 0.39% | |
| 692 | 0.93% | |
| 683 | -0.28% |
Location
Baybay is situated at approximately 11.9861, 123.2491, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baybay 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.