Balugo, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 362 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3538, 125.0584 (12° 21' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.7 meters (123.7 feet) |
Balugo is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 362. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balugo in the 2015 Census was 409 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 52 | 4.98 | |
| 331 | 61 | 5.43 | |
| 385 | 80 | 4.81 | |
| 403 | 83 | 4.86 | |
| 422 | 86 | 4.91 | |
| 409 | 82 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balugo is 10 to 14, with 54 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 | 8 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 13.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.96% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total | 409 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balugo grew from 259 in 1990 to 362 in 2020, an increase of 103 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.54%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 409 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | – | |
| 331 | 4.70% | |
| 385 | 3.29% | |
| 403 | 0.63% | |
| 422 | 1.69% | |
| 409 | -0.59% | |
| 362 | -2.54% |
Location
Balugo is situated at approximately 12.3538, 125.0584, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.7 meters or 123.7 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.