Basac, Municipality of Zamboanguita, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Zamboanguita |
| Postal code | 6218 |
| Population (2020) | 2,505 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.1152, 123.2035 (9° 7' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
Basac is a barangay in the municipality of Zamboanguita, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,505. This represented 8.47% of the total population of Zamboanguita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basac in the 2015 Census was 2,145 broken down into 530 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,209 | 225 | 5.37 | |
| 1,276 | 284 | 4.49 | |
| 1,577 | 337 | 4.68 | |
| 1,716 | 367 | 4.68 | |
| 1,881 | 446 | 4.22 | |
| 2,145 | 530 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basac is 5 to 9, with 231 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 203 | 9.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 225 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 193 | 9.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 179 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 156 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 152 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.35% |
| Total | 2,145 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basac grew from 1,209 in 1990 to 2,505 in 2020, an increase of 1,296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.32%, or an increase of 360 people, from the previous population of 2,145 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,209 | – | |
| 1,276 | 1.02% | |
| 1,577 | 4.65% | |
| 1,716 | 1.17% | |
| 1,894 | 3.66% | |
| 2,145 | 2.40% | |
| 2,505 | 3.32% |
Location
Basac is situated at approximately 9.1152, 123.2035, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basac 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.