Balite, Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Villaba |
| Postal code | 6537 |
| Population (2020) | 1,472 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1938, 124.3857 (11° 12' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Balite is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,472. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Villaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balite in the 2015 Census was 1,493 broken down into 399 households or an average of 3.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,148 | 246 | 4.67 | |
| 1,346 | 268 | 5.02 | |
| 1,371 | 290 | 4.73 | |
| 1,495 | 336 | 4.45 | |
| 1,529 | 363 | 4.21 | |
| 1,493 | 399 | 3.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balite is 5 to 9, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 7.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 11.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 7.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 4.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1,493 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balite grew from 1,148 in 1990 to 1,472 in 2020, an increase of 324 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.30%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,493 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,148 | – | |
| 1,346 | 3.03% | |
| 1,371 | 0.40% | |
| 1,495 | 1.20% | |
| 1,529 | 0.82% | |
| 1,493 | -0.45% | |
| 1,472 | -0.30% |
Location
Balite is situated at approximately 11.1938, 124.3857, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balite 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.