Baga, Municipality of Naga, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Naga |
| Postal code | 7004 |
| Population (2020) | 2,022 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8087, 122.7120 (7° 49' North, 122° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Baga is a barangay in the municipality of Naga, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,022. This represented 4.84% of the total population of Naga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baga in the 2015 Census was 1,656 broken down into 404 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,275 | 249 | 5.12 | |
| 1,560 | 287 | 5.44 | |
| 1,592 | 287 | 5.55 | |
| 1,617 | 312 | 5.18 | |
| 1,514 | 310 | 4.88 | |
| 1,656 | 404 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baga is 5 to 9, with 204 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 9.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 195 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.91% |
| Total | 1,656 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Baga grew from 1,275 in 1990 to 2,022 in 2020, an increase of 747 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.29%, or an increase of 366 people, from the previous population of 1,656 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,275 | – | |
| 1,560 | 3.85% | |
| 1,592 | 0.44% | |
| 1,617 | 0.22% | |
| 1,514 | -2.37% | |
| 1,656 | 1.72% | |
| 2,022 | 4.29% |
Location
Baga is situated at approximately 7.8087, 122.7120, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baga shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Gacbusan, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Upper Sulitan, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Crossing Santa Clara, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Aguinaldo, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Lower Sulitan, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Gubawang, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Bangkaw-bangkaw, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Simbol, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Poblacion, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
- San Isidro, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.