Ilaya, 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) | 1,836 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0219, 123.2062 (12° 1' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Ilaya is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,836. This represented 4.57% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ilaya in the 2015 Census was 1,553 broken down into 321 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | 149 | 5.46 | |
| 1,002 | 179 | 5.60 | |
| 1,124 | 197 | 5.71 | |
| 1,279 | 252 | 5.08 | |
| 1,487 | 301 | 4.94 | |
| 1,553 | 321 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ilaya is 5 to 9, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 11.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 191 | 12.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 185 | 11.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 5.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,553 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ilaya grew from 813 in 1990 to 1,836 in 2020, an increase of 1,023 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.59%, or an increase of 283 people, from the previous population of 1,553 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 813 | – | |
| 1,002 | 3.99% | |
| 1,124 | 2.49% | |
| 1,279 | 1.80% | |
| 1,487 | 5.64% | |
| 1,553 | 0.83% | |
| 1,836 | 3.59% |
Location
Ilaya is situated at approximately 12.0219, 123.2062, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ilaya 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.