Basiao, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 700 |
| Coordinates | 11.6901, 124.9014 (11° 41' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Basiao is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 700. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basiao in the 2015 Census was 648 broken down into 156 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 103 | 5.25 | |
| 541 | 101 | 5.36 | |
| 658 | 123 | 5.35 | |
| 645 | 120 | 5.38 | |
| 640 | 127 | 5.04 | |
| 648 | 156 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Basiao are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 12.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 12.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 10.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.62% |
| Total | 648 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basiao grew from 541 in 1990 to 700 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 648 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 541 | 0.00% | |
| 658 | 4.29% | |
| 645 | -0.27% | |
| 640 | -0.28% | |
| 648 | 0.24% | |
| 700 | 1.64% |
Location
Basiao is situated at approximately 11.6901, 124.9014. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basiao does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.