Balagawan, Municipality of Silago, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Silago |
| Postal code | 6607 |
| Population (2020) | 850 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4674, 125.1883 (10° 28' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) |
Balagawan is a barangay in the municipality of Silago, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 850. This represented 6.48% of the total population of Silago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balagawan in the 2015 Census was 825 broken down into 228 households or an average of 3.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 152 | 5.28 | |
| 688 | 153 | 4.50 | |
| 667 | 164 | 4.07 | |
| 727 | 177 | 4.11 | |
| 778 | 202 | 3.85 | |
| 825 | 228 | 3.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balagawan is 10 to 14, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 6.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 4.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 4.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 4.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.30% |
| Total | 825 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balagawan grew from 802 in 1990 to 850 in 2020, an increase of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 825 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | – | |
| 688 | -2.83% | |
| 667 | -0.66% | |
| 727 | 1.20% | |
| 778 | 2.50% | |
| 825 | 1.12% | |
| 850 | 0.63% |
Location
Balagawan is situated at approximately 10.4674, 125.1883, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.2 meters or 10.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balagawan 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.