Babag, City of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Cebu City |
| Postal code | 6000 |
| Population (2020) | 5,945 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.3751, 123.8524 (10° 23' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 442.3 meters (1,451.1 feet) |
Babag is a barangay in Cebu City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,945. This represented 0.62% of the total population of Cebu City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Babag in the 2015 Census was 4,447 broken down into 1,037 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,339 | 432 | 5.41 | |
| 2,705 | 519 | 5.21 | |
| 3,526 | 663 | 5.32 | |
| 3,455 | 730 | 4.73 | |
| 4,435 | 977 | 4.54 | |
| 4,447 | 1,037 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Babag is 1 to 4, with 570 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 109 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 570 | 12.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 538 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 443 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 363 | 8.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 420 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 394 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 336 | 7.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 271 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 226 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 216 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 166 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 131 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 103 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.70% |
| Total | 4,452 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Babag grew from 2,339 in 1990 to 5,945 in 2020, an increase of 3,606 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.28%, or an increase of 1,493 people, from the previous population of 4,452 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,339 | – | |
| 2,705 | 2.76% | |
| 3,526 | 5.85% | |
| 3,455 | -0.28% | |
| 4,451 | 9.66% | |
| 4,452 | 0.00% | |
| 5,945 | 6.28% |
Location
Babag is situated at approximately 10.3751, 123.8524, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 442.3 meters or 1,451.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Babag 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.