Baja, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 348 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1599, 124.5609 (12° 10' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (49.9 feet) |
Baja is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 348. This represented 0.19% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baja in the 2015 Census was 314 broken down into 73 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 37 | 5.38 | |
| 204 | 44 | 4.64 | |
| 262 | 50 | 5.24 | |
| 280 | 62 | 4.52 | |
| 268 | 60 | 4.47 | |
| 314 | 73 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baja is 20 to 24, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 11.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 11.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 2.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.32% |
| Total | 314 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baja grew from 199 in 1990 to 348 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 2.19%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 314 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | – | |
| 204 | 0.47% | |
| 262 | 5.51% | |
| 280 | 0.92% | |
| 268 | -1.58% | |
| 314 | 3.06% | |
| 348 | 2.19% |
Location
Baja is situated at approximately 12.1599, 124.5609, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 49.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baja 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.