Basak, Municipality of Talakag, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Talakag |
| Postal code | 8708 |
| Population (2020) | 1,550 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1501, 124.5809 (8° 9' North, 124° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 548.6 meters (1,799.8 feet) |
Basak is a barangay in the municipality of Talakag, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,550. This represented 2.01% of the total population of Talakag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basak in the 2015 Census was 1,581 broken down into 344 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 658 | 129 | 5.10 | |
| 736 | 151 | 4.87 | |
| 819 | 128 | 6.40 | |
| 961 | 167 | 5.75 | |
| 1,322 | 213 | 6.21 | |
| 1,581 | 344 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basak is 5 to 9, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 176 | 11.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 225 | 14.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 224 | 14.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 199 | 12.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 1.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basak grew from 658 in 1990 to 1,550 in 2020, an increase of 892 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,581 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 658 | – | |
| 736 | 2.12% | |
| 819 | 2.32% | |
| 961 | 2.23% | |
| 1,322 | 12.31% | |
| 1,581 | 3.46% | |
| 1,550 | -0.42% |
Location
Basak is situated at approximately 8.1501, 124.5809, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 548.6 meters or 1,799.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.