Balat‑balud, Municipality of Bobon, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Bobon |
| Postal code | 6401 |
| Population (2020) | 903 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4924, 124.5519 (12° 30' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Balat‑balud is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 903. This represented 3.48% of the total population of Bobon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balat-balud in the 2015 Census was 769 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 565 | 130 | 4.35 | |
| 700 | 132 | 5.30 | |
| 717 | 141 | 5.09 | |
| 671 | 136 | 4.93 | |
| 679 | 136 | 4.99 | |
| 769 | 169 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balat-balud is 5 to 9, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 13.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 13.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 12.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 9.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 7.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 1.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.26% |
| Total | 769 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balat-balud grew from 565 in 1990 to 903 in 2020, an increase of 338 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 769 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 565 | – | |
| 700 | 4.10% | |
| 717 | 0.52% | |
| 671 | -0.91% | |
| 679 | 0.43% | |
| 769 | 2.40% | |
| 903 | 3.44% |
Location
Balat‑balud is situated at approximately 12.4924, 124.5519, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balat‑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.