Balud, Municipality of Capoocan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Capoocan |
| Postal code | 6530 |
| Population (2020) | 2,892 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2925, 124.6505 (11° 18' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Balud is a barangay in the municipality of Capoocan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,892. This represented 8.58% of the total population of Capoocan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balud in the 2015 Census was 2,835 broken down into 647 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,188 | 429 | 5.10 | |
| 2,595 | 558 | 4.65 | |
| 2,535 | 517 | 4.90 | |
| 2,606 | 531 | 4.91 | |
| 2,548 | 544 | 4.68 | |
| 2,835 | 647 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balud is 10 to 14, with 314 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 35 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 256 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 313 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 314 | 11.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 312 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 262 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 193 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 142 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 156 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 131 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 133 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 113 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 89 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 54 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.23% |
| Total | 2,835 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balud grew from 2,188 in 1990 to 2,892 in 2020, an increase of 704 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.42%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 2,835 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,188 | – | |
| 2,595 | 3.25% | |
| 2,535 | -0.50% | |
| 2,606 | 0.38% | |
| 2,548 | -0.82% | |
| 2,835 | 2.05% | |
| 2,892 | 0.42% |
Location
Balud is situated at approximately 11.2925, 124.6505, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balud 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.