Baje, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 463 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7987, 122.3414 (10° 48' North, 122° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 267.5 meters (877.6 feet) |
Baje is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 463. This represented 0.89% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baje in the 2015 Census was 428 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 74 | 5.16 | |
| 444 | 74 | 6.00 | |
| 436 | 78 | 5.59 | |
| 364 | 75 | 4.85 | |
| 444 | 91 | 4.88 | |
| 428 | 95 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Baje are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 10 to 14, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 3.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 10.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 8.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 8.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 7.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 6.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.17% |
| Total | 428 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baje grew from 382 in 1990 to 463 in 2020, an increase of 81 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 428 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | – | |
| 444 | 2.86% | |
| 436 | -0.39% | |
| 364 | -2.46% | |
| 444 | 7.50% | |
| 428 | -0.70% | |
| 463 | 1.67% |
Location
Baje is situated at approximately 10.7987, 122.3414, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 267.5 meters or 877.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baje 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.