Balugo, 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) | 286 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2714, 124.5444 (11° 16' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.4 meters (306.4 feet) |
Balugo is a barangay in the municipality of Capoocan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 286. This represented 0.85% of the total population of Capoocan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balugo in the 2015 Census was 369 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 92 | 5.20 | |
| 534 | 128 | 4.17 | |
| 369 | 77 | 4.79 | |
| 386 | 91 | 4.24 | |
| 243 | 52 | 4.67 | |
| 369 | 82 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Balugo are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 12.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 12.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 10.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total | 369 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balugo fell from 478 in 1990 to 286 in 2020, a decrease of 192 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.22%, or a decrease of 83 people, from the previous population of 369 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 478 | – | |
| 534 | 2.10% | |
| 369 | -7.62% | |
| 386 | 0.62% | |
| 243 | -15.50% | |
| 369 | 8.28% | |
| 286 | -5.22% |
Location
Balugo is situated at approximately 11.2714, 124.5444, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.4 meters or 306.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balugo 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.