Baucawe, 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) | 1,573 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6008, 126.0959 (8° 36' North, 126° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Baucawe is a barangay in the municipality of Lianga, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,573. This represented 4.64% of the total population of Lianga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baucawe in the 2015 Census was 1,280 broken down into 290 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 | 148 | 5.19 | |
| 828 | 165 | 5.02 | |
| 1,048 | 186 | 5.63 | |
| 1,034 | 199 | 5.20 | |
| 1,182 | 251 | 4.71 | |
| 1,280 | 290 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baucawe is 10 to 14, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 10.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.86% |
| Total | 1,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baucawe grew from 768 in 1990 to 1,573 in 2020, an increase of 805 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.43%, or an increase of 293 people, from the previous population of 1,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 768 | – | |
| 828 | 1.42% | |
| 1,048 | 5.18% | |
| 1,034 | -0.19% | |
| 1,182 | 4.99% | |
| 1,280 | 1.53% | |
| 1,573 | 4.43% |
Location
Baucawe is situated at approximately 8.6008, 126.0959, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baucawe 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.