Balocawe, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 358 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1358, 124.7678 (12° 8' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.5 meters (142.7 feet) |
Balocawe is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 358. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balocawe in the 2015 Census was 334 broken down into 72 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 53 | 5.92 | |
| 313 | 71 | 4.41 | |
| 396 | 78 | 5.08 | |
| 393 | 79 | 4.97 | |
| 310 | 72 | 4.31 | |
| 334 | 72 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balocawe is 10 to 14, with 45 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 | 12 | 3.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 11.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 32 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 13.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 10.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 4.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 6.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 2.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.30% |
| Total | 334 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balocawe grew from 314 in 1990 to 358 in 2020, an increase of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 334 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | – | |
| 313 | -0.06% | |
| 396 | 5.17% | |
| 393 | -0.10% | |
| 310 | -8.27% | |
| 334 | 1.43% | |
| 358 | 1.47% |
Location
Balocawe is situated at approximately 12.1358, 124.7678, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.5 meters or 142.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balocawe 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.