Balingasag, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2113, 125.3146 (12° 13' North, 125° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.7 meters (176.2 feet) |
Balingasag is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balingasag in the 2015 Census was 594 broken down into 120 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 69 | 5.41 | |
| 491 | 81 | 6.06 | |
| 534 | 90 | 5.93 | |
| 490 | 98 | 5.00 | |
| 591 | 115 | 5.14 | |
| 594 | 120 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balingasag is 5 to 9, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 11.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 14.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 14.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 13.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 7.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.51% |
| Total | 594 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balingasag grew from 373 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, an increase of 202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.68%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 594 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | – | |
| 491 | 5.28% | |
| 534 | 1.82% | |
| 490 | -1.18% | |
| 591 | 7.06% | |
| 594 | 0.10% | |
| 575 | -0.68% |
Location
Balingasag is situated at approximately 12.2113, 125.3146, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.7 meters or 176.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balingasag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cadian, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Alang-alang, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Gamot, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Cagtoog, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Minap-os, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Cagdine, Oras, Eastern Samar
- San Pascual, Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Del Pilar, Dolores, Eastern Samar
- Maputi, Maslog, Eastern Samar
- Macarthur, Arteche, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.