Basak, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 6202 |
| Population (2020) | 870 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.4004, 123.2151 (9° 24' North, 123° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 348.2 meters (1,142.4 feet) |
Basak is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 870. This represented 3.96% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basak in the 2015 Census was 827 broken down into 173 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | 123 | 5.86 | |
| 757 | 129 | 5.87 | |
| 711 | 135 | 5.27 | |
| 756 | 142 | 5.32 | |
| 888 | 167 | 5.32 | |
| 827 | 173 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basak is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.48% |
| Total | 827 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basak grew from 721 in 1990 to 870 in 2020, an increase of 149 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 827 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 721 | – | |
| 757 | 0.92% | |
| 711 | -1.34% | |
| 756 | 0.85% | |
| 888 | 6.03% | |
| 827 | -1.35% | |
| 870 | 1.07% |
Location
Basak is situated at approximately 9.4004, 123.2151, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 348.2 meters or 1,142.4 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.