Balongbalong, Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Pintuyan |
| Postal code | 6614 |
| Population (2020) | 142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 9.9209, 125.2582 (9° 55' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 158.6 meters (520.3 feet) |
Balongbalong is a barangay in the municipality of Pintuyan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 142. This represented 1.39% of the total population of Pintuyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balongbalong in the 2015 Census was 158 broken down into 36 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 28 | 4.71 | |
| 149 | 34 | 4.38 | |
| 178 | 30 | 5.93 | |
| 155 | 35 | 4.43 | |
| 156 | 34 | 4.59 | |
| 158 | 36 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balongbalong is 10 to 14, with 24 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 | 2 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 11 | 6.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 8.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 15.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 4 | 2.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 6.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 3.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 4.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 3.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.63% |
| Total | 158 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balongbalong grew from 132 in 1990 to 142 in 2020, an increase of 10 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.22%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 158 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | – | |
| 149 | 2.30% | |
| 178 | 3.89% | |
| 155 | -1.89% | |
| 156 | 0.23% | |
| 158 | 0.24% | |
| 142 | -2.22% |
Location
Balongbalong is situated at approximately 9.9209, 125.2582, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 158.6 meters or 520.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balongbalong 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.