Basbasa, Municipality of Tayum, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Tayum |
| Postal code | 2803 |
| Population (2020) | 852 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5937, 120.7007 (17° 36' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 175.1 meters (574.5 feet) |
Basbasa is a barangay in the municipality of Tayum, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 852. This represented 5.73% of the total population of Tayum.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basbasa in the 2015 Census was 892 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 862 | 158 | 5.46 | |
| 870 | 161 | 5.40 | |
| 928 | 182 | 5.10 | |
| 831 | 193 | 4.31 | |
| 849 | 190 | 4.47 | |
| 892 | 193 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basbasa is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 5.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 9.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 7.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 4.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.13% |
| Total | 892 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basbasa fell from 862 in 1990 to 852 in 2020, a decrease of 10 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.96%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 892 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 862 | – | |
| 870 | 0.17% | |
| 928 | 1.39% | |
| 831 | -1.51% | |
| 849 | 0.78% | |
| 892 | 0.95% | |
| 852 | -0.96% |
Location
Basbasa is situated at approximately 17.5937, 120.7007, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 175.1 meters or 574.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basbasa 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.