Balocawe, Municipality of Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tagapul-An |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Population (2020) | 750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Coordinates | 12.0748, 124.2108 (12° 4' North, 124° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Balocawe is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 750. This represented 8.52% of the total population of Tagapul-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balocawe in the 2015 Census was 696 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 636 | 120 | 5.30 | |
| 493 | 99 | 4.98 | |
| 912 | 186 | 4.90 | |
| 869 | 147 | 5.91 | |
| 592 | 133 | 4.45 | |
| 696 | 162 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balocawe is 10 to 14, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 6.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 5.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 4.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 7.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.87% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.86% |
| Total | 696 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balocawe grew from 636 in 1990 to 750 in 2020, an increase of 114 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.59%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 696 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 636 | – | |
| 493 | -4.66% | |
| 912 | 14.10% | |
| 869 | -0.66% | |
| 592 | -13.04% | |
| 696 | 3.13% | |
| 750 | 1.59% |
Location
Balocawe is situated at approximately 12.0748, 124.2108, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 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.