Baiwas, Municipality of Sumisip, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Sumisip |
| Postal code | 7305 |
| Population (2020) | 1,115 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.5318, 121.9663 (6° 32' North, 121° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 465.2 meters (1,526.2 feet) |
Baiwas is a barangay in the municipality of Sumisip, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,115. This represented 2.36% of the total population of Sumisip.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baiwas in the 2015 Census was 1,049 broken down into 184 households or an average of 5.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,271 | 245 | 5.19 | |
| 1,074 | 210 | 5.11 | |
| 1,115 | 231 | 4.83 | |
| 1,575 | 287 | 5.49 | |
| 974 | 175 | 5.57 | |
| 1,049 | 184 | 5.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baiwas is 5 to 9, with 194 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 | 21 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 194 | 18.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 14.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 10.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 4.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 3.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 2.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.19% |
| Total | 1,049 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baiwas fell from 1,271 in 1990 to 1,115 in 2020, a decrease of 156 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,049 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,271 | – | |
| 1,074 | -3.11% | |
| 1,115 | 0.81% | |
| 1,575 | 4.88% | |
| 974 | -16.05% | |
| 1,049 | 1.42% | |
| 1,115 | 1.29% |
Location
Baiwas is situated at approximately 6.5318, 121.9663, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 465.2 meters or 1,526.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baiwas 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.