Baras, Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Guimbal |
| Postal code | 5022 |
| Population (2020) | 1,252 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.6576, 122.3009 (10° 39' North, 122° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Baras is a barangay in the municipality of Guimbal, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,252. This represented 3.57% of the total population of Guimbal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 1,189 broken down into 244 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740 | 131 | 5.65 | |
| 848 | 154 | 5.51 | |
| 943 | 177 | 5.33 | |
| 1,017 | 215 | 4.73 | |
| 1,119 | 230 | 4.87 | |
| 1,189 | 244 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 25 to 29, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 7.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 123 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 11.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 6.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.51% |
| Total | 1,189 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 740 in 1990 to 1,252 in 2020, an increase of 512 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 1,189 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 740 | – | |
| 848 | 2.58% | |
| 943 | 2.30% | |
| 1,017 | 1.05% | |
| 1,119 | 3.54% | |
| 1,189 | 1.16% | |
| 1,252 | 1.09% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 10.6576, 122.3009, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baras 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.