Baras, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 413 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0035, 123.6056 (13° 0' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.0 meters (144.4 feet) |
Baras is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 413. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 369 broken down into 85 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 54 | 5.46 | |
| 332 | 66 | 5.03 | |
| 296 | 60 | 4.93 | |
| 360 | 73 | 4.93 | |
| 351 | 75 | 4.68 | |
| 369 | 85 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 9.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 14.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 4.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 3.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.54% |
| Total | 369 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 295 in 1990 to 413 in 2020, an increase of 118 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.40%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 369 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | – | |
| 332 | 2.24% | |
| 296 | -2.43% | |
| 360 | 2.74% | |
| 351 | -0.92% | |
| 369 | 0.96% | |
| 413 | 2.40% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 13.0035, 123.6056, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.0 meters or 144.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baras 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.