Balagtas, Municipality of Matag-ob, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matag-Ob |
| Postal code | 6532 |
| Population (2020) | 1,795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1798, 124.5051 (11° 11' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.9 meters (101.4 feet) |
Balagtas is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,795. This represented 10.24% of the total population of Matag-ob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balagtas in the 2015 Census was 2,045 broken down into 482 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,833 | 373 | 4.91 | |
| 1,982 | 389 | 5.10 | |
| 2,165 | 420 | 5.15 | |
| 1,865 | 371 | 5.03 | |
| 1,892 | 401 | 4.72 | |
| 2,045 | 482 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balagtas is 10 to 14, with 265 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 207 | 10.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 244 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 265 | 12.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 209 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 7.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 6.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 119 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 4.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.98% |
| Total | 2,045 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balagtas fell from 1,833 in 1990 to 1,795 in 2020, a decrease of 38 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.71%, or a decrease of 250 people, from the previous population of 2,045 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,833 | – | |
| 1,982 | 1.47% | |
| 2,165 | 1.91% | |
| 1,865 | -2.04% | |
| 1,892 | 0.52% | |
| 2,045 | 1.49% | |
| 1,795 | -2.71% |
Location
Balagtas is situated at approximately 11.1798, 124.5051, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.9 meters or 101.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balagtas 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.