Babasalon, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 9221 |
| Population (2020) | 769 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9824, 123.9529 (7° 59' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 418.6 meters (1,373.3 feet) |
Babasalon is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 769. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Babasalon in the 2015 Census was 802 broken down into 143 households or an average of 5.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 53 | 3.87 | |
| 261 | 69 | 3.78 | |
| 352 | 80 | 4.40 | |
| 562 | 107 | 5.25 | |
| 654 | 130 | 5.03 | |
| 802 | 143 | 5.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Babasalon is 5 to 9, with 205 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 13.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 205 | 25.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 12.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 7.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 5.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 8.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 8.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 3.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 1.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 1.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.50% |
| Total | 802 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Babasalon grew from 205 in 1990 to 769 in 2020, an increase of 564 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.88%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 802 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | – | |
| 261 | 4.63% | |
| 352 | 6.62% | |
| 562 | 6.67% | |
| 654 | 5.67% | |
| 802 | 3.96% | |
| 769 | -0.88% |
Location
Babasalon is situated at approximately 7.9824, 123.9529, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 418.6 meters or 1,373.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Babasalon 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.