Balire, Municipality of Barugo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Barugo |
| Postal code | 6519 |
| Population (2020) | 698 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2854, 124.7356 (11° 17' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) |
Balire is a barangay in the municipality of Barugo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 698. This represented 2.02% of the total population of Barugo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balire in the 2015 Census was 549 broken down into 108 households or an average of 5.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 64 | 5.38 | |
| 354 | 75 | 4.72 | |
| 438 | 87 | 5.03 | |
| 518 | 105 | 4.93 | |
| 471 | 94 | 5.01 | |
| 549 | 108 | 5.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balire is 10 to 14, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 14.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 15.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 12.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 4.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.91% |
| Total | 549 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balire grew from 344 in 1990 to 698 in 2020, an increase of 354 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.18%, or an increase of 149 people, from the previous population of 549 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | – | |
| 354 | 0.54% | |
| 438 | 4.67% | |
| 518 | 2.34% | |
| 471 | -3.40% | |
| 549 | 2.96% | |
| 698 | 5.18% |
Location
Balire is situated at approximately 11.2854, 124.7356, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.6 meters or 57.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balire 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.