Balangiga, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 6812 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 190.05 km2 (73.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,341 |
| Density (2020) | 75 / km2 (195 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 6' North, 125° 23' East (11.1074, 125.3874) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.3 meters (7.6 feet) |
Balangiga is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 190.05 square kilometers or 73.38 square miles which constitutes 4.12% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,341. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 75 inhabitants per square kilometer or 195 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balangiga has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacjao | 4.34% | 623 | 569 | 9.49% | 1.93% |
| Barangay Poblacion I | 13.10% | 1,878 | 1,823 | 3.02% | 0.63% |
| Barangay Poblacion II | 3.64% | 522 | 513 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Barangay Poblacion III | 7.95% | 1,140 | 1,008 | 13.10% | 2.62% |
| Barangay Poblacion IV | 2.80% | 401 | 442 | -9.28% | -2.03% |
| Barangay Poblacion V | 4.56% | 654 | 757 | -13.61% | -3.03% |
| Barangay Poblacion VI | 13.11% | 1,880 | 1,927 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| Cag-olango | 2.82% | 405 | 426 | -4.93% | -1.06% |
| Cansumangcay | 6.90% | 990 | 984 | 0.61% | 0.13% |
| Guinmaayohan | 9.62% | 1,379 | 1,418 | -2.75% | -0.59% |
| Maybunga | 1.21% | 173 | 175 | -1.14% | -0.24% |
| San Miguel | 15.44% | 2,214 | 2,059 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Santa Rosa | 14.52% | 2,082 | 1,984 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Balangiga Total | 14,341 | 14,085 | 1.82% | 0.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balangiga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,096,358.23.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,339,029.55 | – |
| 2010 | 42,130,833.66 | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 46,029,135.96 | 9.25% |
| 2012 | 44,810,225.11 | -2.65% |
| 2013 | 49,324,483.62 | 10.07% |
| 2014 | 55,173,811.96 | 11.86% |
| 2015 | 63,831,272.33 | 15.69% |
| 2016 | 70,096,358.23 | 9.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balangiga in the 2015 Census was 14,054 broken down into 3,277 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,560 | 1,866 | 5.12 | |
| 11,021 | 2,053 | 5.37 | |
| 10,641 | 2,113 | 5.04 | |
| 12,347 | 2,609 | 4.73 | |
| 12,753 | 2,685 | 4.75 | |
| 14,054 | 3,277 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balangiga is 15 to 19, with 1,633 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 175 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 330 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,234 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,573 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,629 | 11.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,633 | 11.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,288 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 947 | 6.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 842 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 796 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 699 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 726 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 642 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 466 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 361 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 297 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 238 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 209 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 175 | 1.24% |
| Total | 14,085 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balangiga grew from 4,914 in 1903 to 14,341 in 2020, an increase of 9,427 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 256 people, from the previous population of 14,085 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,914 | – | |
| 10,125 | 4.67% | |
| 19,858 | 3.42% | |
| 21,621 | 0.88% | |
| 8,215 | -8.16% | |
| 9,538 | 1.47% | |
| 8,474 | -2.35% | |
| 9,559 | 2.44% | |
| 9,565 | 0.01% | |
| 11,100 | 2.83% | |
| 10,662 | -0.86% | |
| 12,428 | 2.14% | |
| 12,756 | 0.95% | |
| 14,085 | 1.90% | |
| 14,341 | 0.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balangiga for the year 2019 was 10,501, broken down into 5,415 males and 5,086 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balangiga is situated at approximately 11° 6' North, 125° 23' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.3 meters or 7.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balangiga are Tacloban, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Giporlos, Eastern Samar, Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Marabut, Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, and Salcedo, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 614.02 kilometers (381.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Giporlos, Eastern Samar, 6.93 kilometers (4.31 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Lawaan, Eastern Samar, 9.95 kilometers (6.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 15.60 kilometers (9.70 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Marabut, Samar, 19.01 kilometers (11.81 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 22.42 kilometers (13.93 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 30.47 kilometers (18.93 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 44.28 kilometers (27.52 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 55.75 kilometers (34.64 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 80.21 kilometers (49.84 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 85.91 kilometers (53.38 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 91.88 kilometers (57.09 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 123.53 kilometers (76.76 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
Distance from Manila: 614.02 kilometers (381.53 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.