Baang, Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mobo |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Population (2020) | 977 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2717, 123.6658 (12° 16' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 196.0 meters (643.0 feet) |
Baang is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 977. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baang in the 2015 Census was 1,058 broken down into 186 households or an average of 5.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | 143 | 5.78 | |
| 650 | 120 | 5.42 | |
| 705 | 133 | 5.30 | |
| 767 | 135 | 5.68 | |
| 1,022 | 184 | 5.55 | |
| 1,058 | 186 | 5.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baang is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 11.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 15.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 14.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 12.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 7.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 5.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 2.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baang grew from 827 in 1990 to 977 in 2020, an increase of 150 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.66%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 1,058 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 827 | – | |
| 650 | -4.41% | |
| 705 | 1.76% | |
| 767 | 1.17% | |
| 1,022 | 11.01% | |
| 1,058 | 0.66% | |
| 977 | -1.66% |
Location
Baang is situated at approximately 12.2717, 123.6658, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 196.0 meters or 643.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baang 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.