Balud, Masbate

Balud
Municipality

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Map of Masbate with Balud highlighted
Balud

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 12°02′N 123°12′E / 12.033°N 123.200°E / 12.033; 123.200Coordinates: 12°02′N 123°12′E / 12.033°N 123.200°E / 12.033; 123.200
Country Philippines
Region Bicol (Region V)
Province Masbate
District 2nd district
Barangays 32
Government[1]
 â€¢ Mayor Ruben Jude Delmendo Lim
Area[2]
 â€¢ Total 231.00 km2 (89.19 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 â€¢ Total 35,841
 â€¢ Density 160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code 5412
Dialing code 56

Balud is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,841 people.[3] The name Balud came from the name of a bird.

Barangays

Balud is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.[2]

  • Baybay (Lumocab)
  • Bongcanaway
  • Mabuhay (Bongcanaway III)
  • Calumpang
  • Cantil
  • Casamongan
  • Dao
  • Danao
  • Guinbanwahan
  • Ilaya
  • Jangan
  • Jintotolo
  • Mapili
  • Mapitogo
  • Pajo
  • Palani
  • Panguiranan
  • Panubigan
  • Poblacion (Balud)
  • Pulanduta
  • Quinayangan Diotay
  • Quinayangan Tonga
  • Salvacion
  • Sampad
  • San Andres (Quinayangan Dacu)
  • San Antonio
  • Sapatos
  • Talisay
  • Tonga
  • Ubo
  • Victory
  • Villa Alvarez

Panguiranan is a village/barangay located on the east side of the Municipality of Balud. With the growing population and a thriving fishing area within the Asid Gulf, Panguiranan is a hub for small fisherman in selling their day's catch.

Demographics

Population census of Balud
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 26,121—    
1995 27,509+0.97%
2000 30,068+1.93%
2007 31,484+0.64%
2010 35,841+4.83%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: MASBATE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.

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