Cantam‑is Baslay, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loon |
| Postal code | 6327 |
| Population (2020) | 395 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8245, 123.8281 (9° 49' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 117.8 meters (386.5 feet) |
Cantam‑is Baslay is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 395. This represented 0.89% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cantam-is Baslay in the 2015 Census was 371 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | 86 | 4.78 | |
| 327 | 81 | 4.04 | |
| 516 | 80 | 6.45 | |
| 347 | 81 | 4.28 | |
| 495 | 92 | 5.38 | |
| 371 | 82 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cantam-is Baslay is 5 to 9, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 13.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 5.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 6.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 3.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 6.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 4.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.96% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.16% |
| Total | 371 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cantam-is Baslay fell from 411 in 1990 to 395 in 2020, a decrease of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 371 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 411 | – | |
| 327 | -4.19% | |
| 516 | 10.27% | |
| 347 | -5.33% | |
| 495 | 13.80% | |
| 371 | -5.34% | |
| 395 | 1.33% |
Location
Cantam‑is Baslay is situated at approximately 9.8245, 123.8281, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 117.8 meters or 386.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cantam‑is Baslay 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.