Guinanta, Municipality of Al-Barka, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Al-Barka |
| Population (2020) | 1,292 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.4968, 122.1687 (6° 30' North, 122° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.9 meters (849.4 feet) |
Guinanta is a barangay in the municipality of Al-Barka, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,292. This represented 5.44% of the total population of Al-Barka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guinanta in the 2015 Census was 2,111 broken down into 372 households or an average of 5.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 594 | 126 | 4.71 | |
| 705 | 118 | 5.97 | |
| 1,609 | 416 | 3.87 | |
| 3,126 | 563 | 5.55 | |
| 2,072 | 365 | 5.68 | |
| 2,111 | 372 | 5.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guinanta is 5 to 9, with 364 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 214 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 364 | 17.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 343 | 16.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 243 | 11.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 4.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 1.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 2,111 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guinanta grew from 594 in 1990 to 1,292 in 2020, an increase of 698 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.82%, or a decrease of 819 people, from the previous population of 2,111 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 594 | – | |
| 705 | 3.26% | |
| 1,609 | 19.35% | |
| 3,126 | 9.59% | |
| 2,072 | -13.90% | |
| 2,111 | 0.36% | |
| 1,292 | -9.82% |
Location
Guinanta is situated at approximately 6.4968, 122.1687, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.9 meters or 849.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guinanta shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.