Baao, Municipality of Baleno, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Baleno |
| Postal code | 5413 |
| Population (2020) | 528 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4663, 123.4666 (12° 28' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.8 meters (140.4 feet) |
Baao is a barangay in the municipality of Baleno, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 528. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Baleno.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baao in the 2015 Census was 557 broken down into 111 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 76 | 6.74 | |
| 447 | 75 | 5.96 | |
| 494 | 106 | 4.66 | |
| 566 | 109 | 5.19 | |
| 516 | 97 | 5.32 | |
| 557 | 111 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baao is 5 to 9, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 13.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 16.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 13.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.54% |
| Total | 557 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baao grew from 512 in 1990 to 528 in 2020, an increase of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.12%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 557 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 447 | -2.51% | |
| 494 | 2.17% | |
| 566 | 1.89% | |
| 516 | -3.31% | |
| 557 | 1.47% | |
| 528 | -1.12% |
Location
Baao is situated at approximately 12.4663, 123.4666, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.8 meters or 140.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baao 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.