Basao, Municipality of Gattaran, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Gattaran |
| Postal code | 3508 |
| Population (2020) | 1,448 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0916, 121.6767 (18° 5' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) |
Basao is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,448. This represented 2.46% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basao in the 2015 Census was 1,261 broken down into 293 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | 162 | 4.97 | |
| 853 | 177 | 4.82 | |
| 829 | 176 | 4.71 | |
| 892 | 201 | 4.44 | |
| 1,119 | 237 | 4.72 | |
| 1,261 | 293 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basao is 5 to 9, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 8.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,261 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basao grew from 805 in 1990 to 1,448 in 2020, an increase of 643 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.95%, or an increase of 187 people, from the previous population of 1,261 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 805 | – | |
| 853 | 1.09% | |
| 829 | -0.61% | |
| 892 | 1.02% | |
| 1,119 | 8.60% | |
| 1,261 | 2.30% | |
| 1,448 | 2.95% |
Location
Basao is situated at approximately 18.0916, 121.6767, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.5 meters or 67.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basao 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.