Columbus, Municipality of Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Basilisa |
| Postal code | 8413 |
| Population (2020) | 434 |
| Coordinates | 10.0147, 125.5116 (10° 1' North, 125° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Columbus is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 434. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Basilisa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Columbus in the 2015 Census was 429 broken down into 111 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 57 | 5.42 | |
| 301 | 56 | 5.38 | |
| 366 | 58 | 6.31 | |
| 403 | 93 | 4.33 | |
| 387 | 98 | 3.95 | |
| 429 | 111 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Columbus is 15 to 19, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 4.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 5.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 11.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 11.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 11.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.17% |
| Total | 429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Columbus grew from 309 in 1990 to 434 in 2020, an increase of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 429 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | – | |
| 301 | -0.49% | |
| 366 | 4.28% | |
| 403 | 1.34% | |
| 387 | -1.46% | |
| 429 | 1.98% | |
| 434 | 0.24% |
Location
Columbus is situated at approximately 10.0147, 125.5116. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Columbus 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.