Balud I, Municipality of Zarraga, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Zarraga |
| Postal code | 5004 |
| Population (2020) | 998 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8387, 122.6449 (10° 50' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Balud I is a barangay in the municipality of Zarraga, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 998. This represented 3.66% of the total population of Zarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balud I in the 2015 Census was 981 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 | 77 | 5.95 | |
| 589 | 97 | 6.07 | |
| 703 | 129 | 5.45 | |
| 808 | 164 | 4.93 | |
| 839 | 168 | 4.99 | |
| 981 | 206 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balud I is 1 to 4, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 11.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.82% |
| Total | 981 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balud I grew from 458 in 1990 to 998 in 2020, an increase of 540 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 981 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 458 | – | |
| 589 | 4.83% | |
| 703 | 3.87% | |
| 808 | 1.94% | |
| 839 | 1.38% | |
| 981 | 3.02% | |
| 998 | 0.36% |
Location
Balud I is situated at approximately 10.8387, 122.6449, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balud I 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.