Basak, Municipality of San Juan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 6611 |
| Population (2020) | 1,297 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2606, 125.1815 (10° 16' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.3 feet) |
Basak is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,297. This represented 8.70% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Basak in the 2015 Census was 1,215 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 858 | 160 | 5.36 | |
| 946 | 207 | 4.57 | |
| 1,166 | 242 | 4.82 | |
| 1,248 | 258 | 4.84 | |
| 1,156 | 277 | 4.17 | |
| 1,215 | 261 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basak is 5 to 9, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 11.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 11.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 6.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 6.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 5.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.48% |
| Total | 1,215 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basak grew from 863 in 1990 to 1,297 in 2020, an increase of 434 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 1,215 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 863 | – | |
| 946 | 1.74% | |
| 1,166 | 4.59% | |
| 1,248 | 0.94% | |
| 1,156 | -2.75% | |
| 1,215 | 0.95% | |
| 1,297 | 1.38% |
Location
Basak is situated at approximately 10.2606, 125.1815, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Basak 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.