Balugo, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 618 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9071, 124.8202 (11° 54' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 104.1 meters (341.5 feet) |
Balugo is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 618. This represented 2.40% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balugo in the 2015 Census was 515 broken down into 118 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 54 | 5.07 | |
| 316 | 72 | 4.39 | |
| 475 | 86 | 5.52 | |
| 545 | 102 | 5.34 | |
| 521 | 106 | 4.92 | |
| 515 | 118 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balugo is 10 to 14, with 67 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 | 13 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 12.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 12.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 13.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 11.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 5.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.19% |
| Total | 515 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balugo grew from 274 in 1990 to 618 in 2020, an increase of 344 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.91%, or an increase of 103 people, from the previous population of 515 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | – | |
| 316 | 2.71% | |
| 475 | 9.13% | |
| 545 | 1.91% | |
| 521 | -1.63% | |
| 515 | -0.22% | |
| 618 | 3.91% |
Location
Balugo is situated at approximately 11.9071, 124.8202, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 104.1 meters or 341.5 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.