Babag, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 2,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9787, 125.5149 (8° 59' North, 125° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.7 meters (15.4 feet) |
Babag is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,016. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Babag in the 2015 Census was 1,823 broken down into 380 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,362 | 198 | 6.88 | |
| 1,548 | 277 | 5.59 | |
| 1,716 | 315 | 5.45 | |
| 1,753 | 336 | 5.22 | |
| 1,651 | 346 | 4.77 | |
| 1,823 | 380 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Babag is 5 to 9, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 190 | 10.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 184 | 10.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 178 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 132 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.99% |
| Total | 1,823 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Babag grew from 1,362 in 1990 to 2,016 in 2020, an increase of 654 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 193 people, from the previous population of 1,823 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,362 | – | |
| 1,548 | 2.43% | |
| 1,716 | 2.23% | |
| 1,753 | 0.29% | |
| 1,651 | -2.16% | |
| 1,823 | 1.90% | |
| 2,016 | 2.14% |
Location
Babag is situated at approximately 8.9787, 125.5149, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.7 meters or 15.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Babag 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.