Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Area (2013) | 109.50 km2 (42.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 13,484 |
| Density (2020) | 123 / km2 (319 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 40' North, 124° 22' East (13.6591, 124.3704) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Baras is a coastal municipality in the island province of Catanduanes.
The municipality has a land area of 109.50 square kilometers or 42.28 square miles which constitutes 7.34% of Catanduanes's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,484. This represented 4.96% of the total population of Catanduanes province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 123 inhabitants per square kilometer or 319 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baras has 29 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abihao | 3.25% | 438 | 377 | 16.18% | 3.21% |
| Agban | 6.39% | 862 | 912 | -5.48% | -1.18% |
| Bagong Sirang | 2.81% | 379 | 382 | -0.79% | -0.17% |
| Batolinao | 1.31% | 177 | 176 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Benticayan | 5.66% | 763 | 787 | -3.05% | -0.65% |
| Buenavista | 2.50% | 337 | 309 | 9.06% | 1.84% |
| Caragumihan | 2.82% | 380 | 368 | 3.26% | 0.68% |
| Danao | 7.44% | 1,003 | 885 | 13.33% | 2.67% |
| Eastern Poblacion | 2.65% | 357 | 327 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Ginitligan | 7.66% | 1,033 | 1,035 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Guinsaanan | 3.67% | 495 | 457 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| J. M. Alberto | 5.90% | 795 | 721 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Macutal | 2.76% | 372 | 367 | 1.36% | 0.29% |
| Moning | 3.63% | 490 | 410 | 19.51% | 3.82% |
| Nagbarorong | 2.84% | 383 | 399 | -4.01% | -0.86% |
| Osmeña | 4.15% | 559 | 515 | 8.54% | 1.74% |
| P. Teston | 0.62% | 83 | 85 | -2.35% | -0.50% |
| Paniquihan | 4.23% | 571 | 547 | 4.39% | 0.91% |
| Puraran | 3.10% | 418 | 336 | 24.40% | 4.70% |
| Putsan | 4.03% | 543 | 499 | 8.82% | 1.79% |
| Quezon | 0.96% | 129 | 131 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| Rizal | 2.56% | 345 | 364 | -5.22% | -1.12% |
| Sagrada | 1.41% | 190 | 159 | 19.50% | 3.82% |
| Salvacion | 2.39% | 322 | 297 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
| San Lorenzo | 1.21% | 163 | 173 | -5.78% | -1.25% |
| San Miguel | 4.78% | 644 | 615 | 4.72% | 0.97% |
| Santa Maria | 1.43% | 193 | 210 | -8.10% | -1.76% |
| Tilod | 6.30% | 849 | 772 | 9.97% | 2.02% |
| Western Poblacion | 1.56% | 211 | 233 | -9.44% | -2.07% |
| Baras Total | 13,484 | 12,848 | 4.95% | 1.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baras for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱56,212,218.86.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,277,072.91 | – |
| 2010 | 33,855,489.01 | 4.89% |
| 2011 | 40,335,012.71 | 19.14% |
| 2012 | 35,676,234.85 | -11.55% |
| 2013 | 39,675,642.41 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 44,619,927.77 | 12.46% |
| 2015 | 50,821,512.54 | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 56,212,218.86 | 10.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 12,774 broken down into 2,818 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,764 | 1,830 | 5.34 | |
| 11,843 | 2,180 | 5.43 | |
| 11,653 | 2,190 | 5.32 | |
| 11,783 | 2,366 | 4.98 | |
| 12,240 | 2,566 | 4.77 | |
| 12,774 | 2,818 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 10 to 14, with 1,606 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 182 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 263 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,202 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,567 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,606 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,324 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,116 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 793 | 6.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 769 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 675 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 704 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 662 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 541 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 447 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 325 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 285 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 195 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 182 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 192 | 1.49% |
| Total | 12,848 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 2,777 in 1903 to 13,484 in 2020, an increase of 10,707 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 636 people, from the previous population of 12,848 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,777 | – | |
| 6,244 | 5.25% | |
| 10,328 | 2.55% | |
| 10,275 | -0.05% | |
| 9,637 | -0.56% | |
| 9,918 | 0.28% | |
| 10,338 | 0.84% | |
| 10,273 | -0.13% | |
| 9,769 | -0.50% | |
| 11,843 | 3.67% | |
| 11,653 | -0.35% | |
| 11,787 | 0.16% | |
| 12,243 | 1.39% | |
| 12,848 | 0.92% | |
| 13,484 | 1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baras for the year 2019 was 11,292, broken down into 5,720 males and 5,572 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baras is situated at approximately 13° 40' North, 124° 22' East, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Baras are Tabaco, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Miguel, Catanduanes, Bato, Catanduanes, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, Virac, Catanduanes, Viga, Catanduanes, and Panganiban, Catanduanes. Its distance from the national capital is 380.31 kilometers (236.32 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Miguel, Catanduanes, 7.52 kilometers (4.67 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Bato, Catanduanes, 9.76 kilometers (6.06 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 13.64 kilometers (8.48 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Virac, Catanduanes, 17.39 kilometers (10.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Viga, Catanduanes, 24.53 kilometers (15.24 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Panganiban, Catanduanes, 28.55 kilometers (17.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 76.88 kilometers (47.77 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 85.83 kilometers (53.33 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 89.78 kilometers (55.79 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 101.38 kilometers (62.99 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 106.91 kilometers (66.43 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 128.21 kilometers (79.67 miles) to the West (S88°W)
Distance from Manila: 380.31 kilometers (236.32 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.