Baras, Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Policarpo |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Population (2020) | 636 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1847, 125.4970 (12° 11' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Baras, formerly Lipata, is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 636. This represented 4.14% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 583 broken down into 119 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 59 | 4.92 | |
| 308 | 65 | 4.74 | |
| 423 | 81 | 5.22 | |
| 523 | 101 | 5.18 | |
| 534 | 112 | 4.77 | |
| 583 | 119 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 1 to 4, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 13.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 12.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 11.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 9.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.34% |
| Total | 583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 290 in 1990 to 636 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 583 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | – | |
| 308 | 1.13% | |
| 423 | 7.04% | |
| 523 | 2.97% | |
| 534 | 0.76% | |
| 583 | 1.69% | |
| 636 | 1.85% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 12.1847, 125.4970, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 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.