Baras, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 369 |
| Coordinates | 11.9022, 124.6597 (11° 54' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Baras is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 369. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baras in the 2015 Census was 275 broken down into 77 households or an average of 3.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 53 | 4.91 | |
| 293 | 59 | 4.97 | |
| 320 | 55 | 5.82 | |
| 335 | 53 | 6.32 | |
| 293 | 55 | 5.33 | |
| 275 | 77 | 3.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baras is 10 to 14, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 9.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 4.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 9.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 5.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baras grew from 260 in 1990 to 369 in 2020, an increase of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.38%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 275 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | – | |
| 293 | 2.26% | |
| 320 | 1.91% | |
| 335 | 0.63% | |
| 293 | -4.76% | |
| 275 | -1.20% | |
| 369 | 6.38% |
Location
Baras is situated at approximately 11.9022, 124.6597, in the island of Libucan Daco. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 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.