Balao, Municipality of Burauen, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Burauen |
| Postal code | 6516 |
| Population (2020) | 581 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9119, 124.8596 (10° 55' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 243.8 meters (799.9 feet) |
Balao is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 581. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Burauen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balao in the 2015 Census was 590 broken down into 155 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 685 | 113 | 6.06 | |
| 704 | 131 | 5.37 | |
| 597 | 119 | 5.02 | |
| 448 | 102 | 4.39 | |
| 512 | 122 | 4.20 | |
| 590 | 155 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balao is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 12.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 11.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.51% |
| Total | 590 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balao fell from 685 in 1990 to 581 in 2020, a decrease of 104 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.32%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 590 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 685 | – | |
| 704 | 0.51% | |
| 597 | -3.47% | |
| 448 | -3.88% | |
| 512 | 4.98% | |
| 590 | 2.74% | |
| 581 | -0.32% |
Location
Balao is situated at approximately 10.9119, 124.8596, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 243.8 meters or 799.9 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.