Basag, City of Ligao, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| City | Ligao |
| Postal code | 4504 |
| Population (2020) | 2,298 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.2692, 123.5983 (13° 16' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 154.0 meters (505.2 feet) |
Basag is a barangay in the city of Ligao, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,298. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Ligao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basag in the 2015 Census was 2,190 broken down into 428 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,075 | 185 | 5.81 | |
| 1,269 | 250 | 5.08 | |
| 1,709 | 320 | 5.34 | |
| 1,799 | 322 | 5.59 | |
| 1,912 | 359 | 5.33 | |
| 2,190 | 428 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basag is 5 to 9, with 312 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 2.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 312 | 14.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 290 | 13.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 244 | 11.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 188 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 145 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 2.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.27% |
| Total | 2,194 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basag grew from 1,075 in 1990 to 2,298 in 2020, an increase of 1,223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 2,194 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,075 | – | |
| 1,269 | 3.16% | |
| 1,709 | 6.59% | |
| 1,799 | 0.71% | |
| 1,912 | 2.24% | |
| 2,194 | 2.65% | |
| 2,298 | 0.98% |
Location
Basag is situated at approximately 13.2692, 123.5983, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 154.0 meters or 505.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basag 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.