Baras, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 422 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5172, 125.3472 (11° 31' North, 125° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 279.5 meters (917.0 feet) |
Baras is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 422. This represented 0.59% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 485 broken down into 79 households or an average of 6.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 46 | 5.50 | |
| 264 | 63 | 4.19 | |
| 287 | 46 | 6.24 | |
| 351 | 63 | 5.57 | |
| 438 | 71 | 6.17 | |
| 485 | 79 | 6.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 5 to 9, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 11.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 14.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 12.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 10.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 3.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 2.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.44% |
| Total | 485 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 253 in 1990 to 422 in 2020, an increase of 169 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.89%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 485 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | – | |
| 264 | 0.80% | |
| 287 | 1.81% | |
| 351 | 2.82% | |
| 438 | 8.39% | |
| 485 | 1.96% | |
| 422 | -2.89% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 11.5172, 125.3472, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 279.5 meters or 917.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baras 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.