Balao, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Baybay |
| Postal code | 6521 |
| Population (2020) | 606 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6037, 124.8227 (10° 36' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 225.4 meters (739.5 feet) |
Balao is a barangay in the city of Baybay, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 606. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Baybay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balao in the 2015 Census was 620 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 60 | 5.07 | |
| 471 | 89 | 5.29 | |
| 456 | 86 | 5.30 | |
| 482 | 88 | 5.48 | |
| 509 | 103 | 4.94 | |
| 620 | 128 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balao 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 | 15 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 10.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 13.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 6.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 5.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.81% |
| Total | 620 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balao grew from 304 in 1990 to 606 in 2020, an increase of 302 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.48%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 620 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | – | |
| 471 | 8.55% | |
| 456 | -0.69% | |
| 482 | 0.77% | |
| 509 | 2.00% | |
| 620 | 3.83% | |
| 606 | -0.48% |
Location
Balao is situated at approximately 10.6037, 124.8227, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 225.4 meters or 739.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balao 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.