Balocawe, Municipality of Abuyog, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Abuyog |
| Postal code | 6510 |
| Population (2020) | 1,591 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.7366, 124.9719 (10° 44' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Balocawe is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,591. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Abuyog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balocawe in the 2015 Census was 1,611 broken down into 361 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | 285 | 5.47 | |
| 1,434 | 341 | 4.21 | |
| 1,596 | 340 | 4.69 | |
| 1,608 | 340 | 4.73 | |
| 1,602 | 350 | 4.58 | |
| 1,611 | 361 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balocawe is 15 to 19, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 179 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 191 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1,611 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balocawe grew from 1,560 in 1990 to 1,591 in 2020, an increase of 31 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.26%, or a decrease of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,611 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | – | |
| 1,434 | -1.57% | |
| 1,596 | 2.32% | |
| 1,608 | 0.10% | |
| 1,602 | -0.14% | |
| 1,611 | 0.11% | |
| 1,591 | -0.26% |
Location
Balocawe is situated at approximately 10.7366, 124.9719, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balocawe 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.