New Basak, Municipality of Dumingag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Dumingag |
| Postal code | 7028 |
| Population (2020) | 1,220 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1357, 123.3352 (8° 8' North, 123° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.6 meters (159.4 feet) |
New Basak is a barangay in the municipality of Dumingag, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,220. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Dumingag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Basak in the 2015 Census was 1,198 broken down into 248 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,068 | 206 | 5.18 | |
| 1,082 | 203 | 5.33 | |
| 1,042 | 195 | 5.34 | |
| 1,126 | 211 | 5.34 | |
| 1,149 | 243 | 4.73 | |
| 1,198 | 248 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Basak is 5 to 9, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 3.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 10.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 10.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 10.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 4.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.92% |
| Total | 1,198 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Basak grew from 1,122 in 1990 to 1,220 in 2020, an increase of 98 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 1,198 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,122 | – | |
| 1,082 | -0.68% | |
| 1,042 | -0.80% | |
| 1,126 | 1.07% | |
| 1,149 | 0.74% | |
| 1,198 | 0.80% | |
| 1,220 | 0.38% |
Location
New Basak is situated at approximately 8.1357, 123.3352, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.6 meters or 159.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Basak 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.