Basak, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 6018 |
| Population (2020) | 948 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.1735, 123.6689 (10° 10' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 207.4 meters (680.4 feet) |
Basak is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 948. This represented 1.31% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basak in the 2015 Census was 1,017 broken down into 190 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | 127 | 4.98 | |
| 677 | 133 | 5.09 | |
| 762 | 148 | 5.15 | |
| 968 | 169 | 5.73 | |
| 1,009 | 189 | 5.34 | |
| 1,017 | 190 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basak is 5 to 9, with 127 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 | 25 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 12.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 11.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 5.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,017 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basak grew from 633 in 1990 to 948 in 2020, an increase of 315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.47%, or a decrease of 69 people, from the previous population of 1,017 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | – | |
| 677 | 1.27% | |
| 762 | 2.57% | |
| 968 | 3.36% | |
| 1,009 | 1.52% | |
| 1,017 | 0.15% | |
| 948 | -1.47% |
Location
Basak is situated at approximately 10.1735, 123.6689, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 207.4 meters or 680.4 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.