Balud, Masbate

Balud
Municipality
Silhouette of Jintotolo Island
Seal
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
• Mayor	Ruben Jude Delmendo Lim
Area
• Total	231.00 km2 (89.19 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	35,841
• Density	160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
Zip Code	5412
IDD : area 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. The name Balud came from the name of a bird.

Balud is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.

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.