Balud, Municipality of Dalaguete, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dalaguete |
| Postal code | 6022 |
| Population (2020) | 3,673 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.7533, 123.5223 (9° 45' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.2 meters (59.7 feet) |
Balud is a barangay in the municipality of Dalaguete, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,673. This represented 4.92% of the total population of Dalaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balud in the 2015 Census was 3,214 broken down into 691 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,498 | 302 | 4.96 | |
| 1,734 | 332 | 5.22 | |
| 2,056 | 406 | 5.06 | |
| 2,480 | 437 | 5.68 | |
| 3,034 | 607 | 5.00 | |
| 3,214 | 691 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balud is 10 to 14, with 426 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 246 | 7.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 357 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 426 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 312 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 260 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 217 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 202 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 208 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 200 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 187 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 146 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 78 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.21% |
| Total | 3,214 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balud grew from 1,498 in 1990 to 3,673 in 2020, an increase of 2,175 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.85%, or an increase of 459 people, from the previous population of 3,214 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,498 | – | |
| 1,734 | 2.78% | |
| 2,057 | 3.73% | |
| 2,480 | 2.61% | |
| 3,044 | 7.74% | |
| 3,214 | 1.04% | |
| 3,673 | 2.85% |
Location
Balud is situated at approximately 9.7533, 123.5223, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.2 meters or 59.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balud 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.