Balud, Municipality of Silvino Lobos, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Silvino Lobos |
| Postal code | 6414 |
| Population (2020) | 297 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2611, 124.7962 (12° 16' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 99.0 meters (324.8 feet) |
Balud is a barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 297. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Silvino Lobos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balud in the 2015 Census was 288 broken down into 55 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 23 | 5.65 | |
| 171 | 29 | 5.90 | |
| 183 | 34 | 5.38 | |
| 251 | 46 | 5.46 | |
| 260 | 48 | 5.42 | |
| 288 | 55 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balud is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 13.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 15.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 13.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 3.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 7.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 3.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 1.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.69% |
| Total | 288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balud grew from 130 in 1990 to 297 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 288 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | – | |
| 171 | 5.27% | |
| 183 | 1.46% | |
| 251 | 4.45% | |
| 260 | 1.29% | |
| 288 | 1.97% | |
| 297 | 0.65% |
Location
Balud is situated at approximately 12.2611, 124.7962, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 99.0 meters or 324.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balud shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tobgon, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Senonogan de Tubang, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Cuenco, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Gecbo-an, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Carolina, Matuguinao, Samar
- Ligaya, Matuguinao, Samar
- Mahayag, Matuguinao, Samar
- Inubod, Matuguinao, Samar
- Montalban, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.