Basag, Municipality of T'boli, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | T'boli |
| Postal code | 9513 |
| Population (2020) | 8,092 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1624, 124.9894 (6° 10' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 493.5 meters (1,619.1 feet) |
Basag is a barangay in the municipality of T'boli, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,092. This represented 8.01% of the total population of T'boli.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basag in the 2015 Census was 7,619 broken down into 1,719 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,926 | 583 | 5.02 | |
| 5,297 | 1,071 | 4.95 | |
| 6,571 | 1,245 | 5.28 | |
| 5,729 | 1,085 | 5.28 | |
| 7,186 | 1,445 | 4.97 | |
| 7,619 | 1,719 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basag is 5 to 9, with 991 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 228 | 2.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 833 | 10.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 991 | 13.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 979 | 12.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 891 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 767 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 586 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 450 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 418 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 402 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 320 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 270 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 174 | 2.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 103 | 1.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.35% |
| Total | 7,619 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basag grew from 2,926 in 1990 to 8,092 in 2020, an increase of 5,166 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 473 people, from the previous population of 7,619 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,926 | – | |
| 5,297 | 11.76% | |
| 6,571 | 4.73% | |
| 5,729 | -1.87% | |
| 7,186 | 8.60% | |
| 7,619 | 1.12% | |
| 8,092 | 1.28% |
Location
Basag is situated at approximately 6.1624, 124.9894, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 493.5 meters or 1,619.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bentung, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Lapu, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Glamang, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Rubber, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Aflek, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Kematu, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Mongocayo, T'boli, South Cotabato
- T'bolok, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Sinawal, General Santos
- Maan, T'boli, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.