Bascaran, Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Daraga |
| Postal code | 4501 |
| Population (2020) | 4,809 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.1033, 123.6981 (13° 6' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.7 meters (409.1 feet) |
Bascaran is a barangay in the municipality of Daraga, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,809. This represented 3.59% of the total population of Daraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bascaran in the 2015 Census was 4,317 broken down into 953 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,511 | 489 | 5.13 | |
| 2,869 | 549 | 5.23 | |
| 3,056 | 635 | 4.81 | |
| 3,368 | 703 | 4.79 | |
| 3,946 | 870 | 4.54 | |
| 4,317 | 953 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bascaran is 10 to 14, with 471 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 50 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 97 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 345 | 7.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 470 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 471 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 449 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 364 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 345 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 297 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 330 | 7.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 243 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 220 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 180 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 156 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 119 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 91 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 57 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 50 | 1.15% |
| Total | 4,335 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bascaran grew from 2,511 in 1990 to 4,809 in 2020, an increase of 2,298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.21%, or an increase of 474 people, from the previous population of 4,335 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,511 | – | |
| 2,869 | 2.53% | |
| 3,056 | 1.36% | |
| 3,392 | 1.45% | |
| 3,946 | 5.66% | |
| 4,335 | 1.81% | |
| 4,809 | 2.21% |
Location
Bascaran is situated at approximately 13.1033, 123.6981, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.7 meters or 409.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bascaran 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.