Balbagan, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 242 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7628, 125.0886 (11° 46' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 225.4 meters (739.5 feet) |
Balbagan is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 242. This represented 0.75% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balbagan in the 2015 Census was 242 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 46 | 4.70 | |
| 195 | 38 | 5.13 | |
| 182 | 46 | 3.96 | |
| 208 | 44 | 4.73 | |
| 254 | 55 | 4.62 | |
| 242 | 56 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balbagan is 10 to 14, with 30 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 11.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 30 | 12.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 11 | 4.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 6.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 8.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 4.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 4.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.48% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.65% |
| Total | 242 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balbagan grew from 216 in 1990 to 242 in 2020, an increase of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | – | |
| 195 | -1.90% | |
| 182 | -1.47% | |
| 208 | 1.86% | |
| 254 | 7.54% | |
| 242 | -0.92% | |
| 242 | 0.00% |
Location
Balbagan is situated at approximately 11.7628, 125.0886, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 225.4 meters or 739.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balbagan 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.