Basay, Negros Oriental

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Basay
—  Municipality  —
Twin Lagoons, Barangay Maglinao, Basay
Map of Negros Oriental with Basay highlighted
Basay, Negros Oriental is located in Philippines
Basay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 09°25′N 122°38′E / 9.417°N 122.633°E / 9.417; 122.633Coordinates: 09°25′N 122°38′E / 9.417°N 122.633°E / 9.417; 122.633
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Negros Oriental
Congr. district 3rd district of Negros Oriental
Barangays 10
Government1
 • Mayor Dandilgust M. Abrio
Area2
 • Total 162.00 km2 (62.55 sq mi)
Population (2010)3
 • Total 24,913
 • Density Bad rounding here150/km2 (Bad rounding here400/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6222
Dialing code 35

Basay is a fourth class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 24,913 people.3

Contents

Barangays

Basay is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.2

  • Actin
  • Bal-os
  • Bongalonan
  • Cabalayongan
  • Cabatuanan
  • Linantayan
  • Maglinao
  • Nagbo-alao
  • Olandao
  • Poblacion

Demographics

Population census of Basay
Year Pop.   ±% p.a.  
1990 17,736 —    
1995 18,500 0.85%
2000 21,366 2.92%
2007 22,713 0.88%
2010 24,913 3.13%
Source: National Statistics Office 3

References

  1. ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 March 2013. 
  2. ^ a b "Province: Negros Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 March 2013. 
  3. ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 15 March 2013. 

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