Balud, Masbate
| Balud | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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Silhouette of Jintotolo Island | ||
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 Map of Masbate with Balud highlighted | ||
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| Coordinates: 12°02′N 123°12′E / 12.033°N 123.200°ECoordinates: 12°02′N 123°12′E / 12.033°N 123.200°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) | |
| Province | Masbate | |
| District | 2nd district | |
| Barangays | 32 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Ruben Jude Delmendo Lim | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 231.00 km2 (89.19 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 35,841 | |
| • 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 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% 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
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: MASBATE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- 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.
- ↑ "Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Mandaon | Milagros | | |
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Asid Gulf Visayan Sea | ||
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| Jintotolo Channel Carles, Iloilo |
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