Baras, Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palo |
| Postal code | 6501 |
| Population (2020) | 2,235 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1636, 125.0047 (11° 10' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Baras is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,235. This represented 2.93% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 4,150 broken down into 946 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 988 | 182 | 5.43 | |
| 2,015 | 403 | 5.00 | |
| 2,610 | 531 | 4.92 | |
| 3,022 | 608 | 4.97 | |
| 3,537 | 752 | 4.70 | |
| 4,150 | 946 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 15 to 19, with 463 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 92 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 347 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 394 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 366 | 8.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 463 | 11.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 411 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 357 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 313 | 7.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 293 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 253 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 219 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 207 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 171 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 117 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.55% |
| Total | 4,158 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 999 in 1990 to 2,235 in 2020, an increase of 1,236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 12.25%, or a decrease of 1,923 people, from the previous population of 4,158 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 999 | – | |
| 2,015 | 14.05% | |
| 2,610 | 5.70% | |
| 3,022 | 2.04% | |
| 3,537 | 5.90% | |
| 4,158 | 3.13% | |
| 2,235 | -12.25% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 11.1636, 125.0047, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 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.