Basak, City of Bais, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Bais |
| Postal code | 6206 |
| Population (2020) | 2,175 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5678, 123.0894 (9° 34' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.2 meters (154.9 feet) |
Basak is a barangay in the city of Bais, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,175. This represented 2.58% of the total population of Bais.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basak in the 2015 Census was 1,792 broken down into 449 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,340 | 252 | 5.32 | |
| 1,410 | 262 | 5.38 | |
| 1,632 | 326 | 5.01 | |
| 1,668 | 400 | 4.17 | |
| 1,610 | 376 | 4.28 | |
| 1,792 | 449 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basak is 5 to 9, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 191 | 10.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 177 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 155 | 8.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 162 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.79% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1,792 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basak grew from 1,340 in 1990 to 2,175 in 2020, an increase of 835 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.16%, or an increase of 383 people, from the previous population of 1,792 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,340 | – | |
| 1,410 | 0.96% | |
| 1,632 | 3.18% | |
| 1,668 | 0.30% | |
| 1,610 | -1.28% | |
| 1,792 | 2.06% | |
| 2,175 | 4.16% |
Location
Basak is situated at approximately 9.5678, 123.0894, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.2 meters or 154.9 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.