Ba-as, City of Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Lamitan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Population (2020) | 1,471 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.5871, 122.1721 (6° 35' North, 122° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 173.8 meters (570.2 feet) |
Ba-as is a barangay in the city of Lamitan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,471. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Lamitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ba-as in the 2015 Census was 1,255 broken down into 231 households or an average of 5.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 845 | 171 | 4.94 | |
| 1,057 | 234 | 4.52 | |
| 1,032 | 200 | 5.16 | |
| 1,348 | 253 | 5.33 | |
| 1,266 | 233 | 5.43 | |
| 1,255 | 231 | 5.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ba-as is 1 to 4, with 184 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 14.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 161 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 10.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 2.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 1.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,255 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ba-as grew from 845 in 1990 to 1,471 in 2020, an increase of 626 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.40%, or an increase of 216 people, from the previous population of 1,255 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 845 | – | |
| 1,057 | 4.28% | |
| 1,032 | -0.51% | |
| 1,348 | 3.75% | |
| 1,266 | -2.26% | |
| 1,255 | -0.17% | |
| 1,471 | 3.40% |
Location
Ba-as is situated at approximately 6.5871, 122.1721, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 173.8 meters or 570.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ba-as 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.