Baliw, Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hilongos |
| Postal code | 6524 |
| Population (2020) | 793 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3668, 124.8692 (10° 22' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 91.3 meters (299.5 feet) |
Baliw is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 793. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliw in the 2015 Census was 703 broken down into 166 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 785 | 144 | 5.45 | |
| 736 | 160 | 4.60 | |
| 653 | 130 | 5.02 | |
| 694 | 149 | 4.66 | |
| 636 | 153 | 4.16 | |
| 703 | 166 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Baliw are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 9.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 12.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 12.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 4.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 2.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 6.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.00% |
| Total | 703 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baliw grew from 785 in 1990 to 793 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.57%, or an increase of 90 people, from the previous population of 703 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 785 | – | |
| 736 | -1.20% | |
| 653 | -2.53% | |
| 694 | 0.84% | |
| 636 | -3.13% | |
| 703 | 1.93% | |
| 793 | 2.57% |
Location
Baliw is situated at approximately 10.3668, 124.8692, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 91.3 meters or 299.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baliw 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.