Banahao, Municipality of Lianga, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lianga |
| Postal code | 8307 |
| Population (2020) | 2,514 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6445, 126.0891 (8° 39' North, 126° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Banahao is a barangay in the municipality of Lianga, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,514. This represented 7.42% of the total population of Lianga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banahao in the 2015 Census was 2,298 broken down into 462 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,826 | 316 | 5.78 | |
| 1,292 | 242 | 5.34 | |
| 1,494 | 268 | 5.57 | |
| 2,061 | 359 | 5.74 | |
| 2,022 | 386 | 5.24 | |
| 2,298 | 462 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banahao is 5 to 9, with 316 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 | 61 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 271 | 11.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 316 | 13.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 246 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 257 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 205 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 168 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 134 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 113 | 4.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.96% |
| Total | 2,298 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banahao grew from 1,826 in 1990 to 2,514 in 2020, an increase of 688 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.91%, or an increase of 216 people, from the previous population of 2,298 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,826 | – | |
| 1,293 | -6.26% | |
| 1,498 | 3.21% | |
| 2,061 | 4.50% | |
| 2,022 | -0.69% | |
| 2,298 | 2.47% | |
| 2,514 | 1.91% |
Location
Banahao is situated at approximately 8.6445, 126.0891, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banahao 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.