Balogo, Municipality of Balangkayan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangkayan |
| Postal code | 6801 |
| Population (2020) | 901 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4562, 125.4671 (11° 27' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.1 meters (69.2 feet) |
Balogo is a barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 901. This represented 8.85% of the total population of Balangkayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balogo in the 2015 Census was 874 broken down into 216 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | 140 | 5.04 | |
| 739 | 138 | 5.36 | |
| 731 | 139 | 5.26 | |
| 662 | 148 | 4.47 | |
| 808 | 166 | 4.87 | |
| 874 | 216 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balogo is 5 to 9, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 13.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 13.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 3.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.26% |
| Total | 874 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balogo grew from 712 in 1990 to 901 in 2020, an increase of 189 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.64%, or an increase of 27 people, from the previous population of 874 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 712 | – | |
| 739 | 0.70% | |
| 731 | -0.23% | |
| 662 | -1.36% | |
| 808 | 7.52% | |
| 874 | 1.51% | |
| 901 | 0.64% |
Location
Balogo is situated at approximately 11.4562, 125.4671, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.1 meters or 69.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balogo 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.