Basak, Municipality of Compostela, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Compostela |
| Postal code | 6003 |
| Population (2020) | 2,059 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.4862, 123.9699 (10° 29' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 132.8 meters (435.7 feet) |
Basak is a barangay in the municipality of Compostela, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,059. This represented 3.69% of the total population of Compostela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basak in the 2015 Census was 1,773 broken down into 383 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,162 | 243 | 4.78 | |
| 1,324 | 257 | 5.15 | |
| 1,460 | 291 | 5.02 | |
| 1,554 | 304 | 5.11 | |
| 1,695 | 367 | 4.62 | |
| 1,773 | 383 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basak is 10 to 14, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 7.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 191 | 10.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 8.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 127 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 113 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 98 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.58% |
| Total | 1,773 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basak grew from 1,162 in 1990 to 2,059 in 2020, an increase of 897 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.20%, or an increase of 286 people, from the previous population of 1,773 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,162 | – | |
| 1,324 | 2.48% | |
| 1,460 | 2.12% | |
| 1,554 | 0.86% | |
| 1,695 | 3.21% | |
| 1,773 | 0.86% | |
| 2,059 | 3.20% |
Location
Basak is situated at approximately 10.4862, 123.9699, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 132.8 meters or 435.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basak 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.