Balud
Balud, officially the Municipality of Balud, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,155 people.
Balud | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Balud | |
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Map of Masbate with Balud highlighted | |
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Balud Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°02′13″N 123°11′37″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol Region |
| Province | Masbate |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 32 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Rodolfo Estrella Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Felimon C. Abelita III |
| • Representative | Elisa T. Kho |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 28,042 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 231.00 km2 (89.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 40,155 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,039 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 31.72 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 167.7 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 355 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 136 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 130.4 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5412 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)56 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Capiznon Tagalog |
Balud is 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Masbate City.
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