Baslay, Municipality of Dauin, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Dauin |
| Postal code | 6217 |
| Population (2020) | 838 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2141, 123.2050 (9° 13' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 573.8 meters (1,882.5 feet) |
Baslay is a barangay in the municipality of Dauin, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 838. This represented 2.79% of the total population of Dauin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baslay in the 2015 Census was 708 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | 102 | 6.20 | |
| 710 | 118 | 6.02 | |
| 798 | 123 | 6.49 | |
| 663 | 138 | 4.80 | |
| 621 | 143 | 4.34 | |
| 708 | 152 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baslay is 10 to 14, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 12.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 2.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.99% |
| Total | 708 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baslay grew from 632 in 1990 to 838 in 2020, an increase of 206 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.61%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 708 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 632 | – | |
| 712 | 2.26% | |
| 798 | 2.48% | |
| 663 | -2.52% | |
| 621 | -2.35% | |
| 708 | 2.53% | |
| 838 | 3.61% |
Location
Baslay is situated at approximately 9.2141, 123.2050, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 573.8 meters or 1,882.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.