Cortes, 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) | 1,465 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.0741, 125.5360 (10° 4' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Cortes is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,465. This represented 3.97% of the total population of Basilisa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cortes in the 2015 Census was 1,382 broken down into 304 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 807 | 134 | 6.02 | |
| 996 | 161 | 6.19 | |
| 878 | 165 | 5.32 | |
| 1,219 | 205 | 5.95 | |
| 1,354 | 247 | 5.48 | |
| 1,382 | 304 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cortes is 5 to 9, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 180 | 13.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 10.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 8.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 2.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.29% |
| Total | 1,382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cortes grew from 807 in 1990 to 1,465 in 2020, an increase of 658 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,382 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 807 | – | |
| 996 | 4.02% | |
| 878 | -2.67% | |
| 1,219 | 4.63% | |
| 1,354 | 3.90% | |
| 1,382 | 0.39% | |
| 1,465 | 1.24% |
Location
Cortes is situated at approximately 10.0741, 125.5360, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cortes 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.