Baras, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Taytay |
| Postal code | 5312 |
| Population (2020) | 828 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.6708, 119.6370 (10° 40' North, 119° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.7 meters (317.3 feet) |
Baras, formerly Pangpang, is a barangay in the municipality of Taytay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 828. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Taytay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 1,130 broken down into 246 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | 88 | 5.00 | |
| 449 | 86 | 5.22 | |
| 388 | 74 | 5.24 | |
| 612 | 102 | 6.00 | |
| 723 | 144 | 5.02 | |
| 1,130 | 246 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 5 to 9, with 187 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 | 24 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 11.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 187 | 15.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 8.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 115 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 9.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 2.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 1.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.08% |
| Total | 1,221 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 440 in 1990 to 828 in 2020, an increase of 388 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.85%, or a decrease of 393 people, from the previous population of 1,221 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 440 | – | |
| 449 | 0.38% | |
| 388 | -3.08% | |
| 692 | 8.31% | |
| 723 | 1.61% | |
| 1,221 | 10.49% | |
| 828 | -7.85% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 10.6708, 119.6370, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.7 meters or 317.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baras 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.