Basalem, Municipality of Buug, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Buug |
| Postal code | 7009 |
| Population (2020) | 1,270 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7415, 123.0764 (7° 44' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 123.7 meters (405.8 feet) |
Basalem is a barangay in the municipality of Buug, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,270. This represented 3.31% of the total population of Buug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basalem in the 2015 Census was 1,311 broken down into 294 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454 | 88 | 5.16 | |
| 489 | 101 | 4.84 | |
| 676 | 126 | 5.37 | |
| 1,019 | 208 | 4.90 | |
| 1,086 | 235 | 4.62 | |
| 1,311 | 294 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basalem is 5 to 9, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 159 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 10.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 10.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 102 | 7.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.23% |
| Total | 1,311 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basalem grew from 454 in 1990 to 1,270 in 2020, an increase of 816 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.67%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,311 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 454 | – | |
| 489 | 1.40% | |
| 676 | 7.19% | |
| 1,019 | 5.82% | |
| 1,086 | 2.35% | |
| 1,311 | 3.65% | |
| 1,270 | -0.67% |
Location
Basalem is situated at approximately 7.7415, 123.0764, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 123.7 meters or 405.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basalem 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.