Villa Alvarez, 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) | 314 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0947, 123.3043 (12° 6' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.5 meters (116.5 feet) |
Villa Alvarez is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 314. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villa Alvarez in the 2015 Census was 277 broken down into 54 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 45 | 5.58 | |
| 183 | 35 | 5.23 | |
| 213 | 40 | 5.33 | |
| 242 | 56 | 4.32 | |
| 275 | 56 | 4.91 | |
| 277 | 54 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villa Alvarez is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 4.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 18.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 10.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 5 | 1.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.72% |
| Total | 277 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villa Alvarez grew from 251 in 1990 to 314 in 2020, an increase of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.67%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 277 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | – | |
| 183 | -5.75% | |
| 213 | 3.31% | |
| 242 | 1.78% | |
| 275 | 4.76% | |
| 277 | 0.14% | |
| 314 | 2.67% |
Location
Villa Alvarez is situated at approximately 12.0947, 123.3043, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.5 meters or 116.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villa Alvarez 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.