Categories in Basey, Samar
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Basey, Samar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 75 |
| Shopping | 43 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 23 |
| Churches | 21 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Public administration | 14 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 11 |
Basey, Samar Facts
| Area | 540.9 km² |
| Population | 68,641 |
| Male Population | 35,948 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 32,693 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +437.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.9% |
| Median Age | 19.8 years (Male: 19.7, Female: 20) |
| Neighborhoods | Barangay Mercado, Downtown, So. Bangon, Brgy. Lawaan, Barangay Loyo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.28167, 125.06833 |
| Zip Codes | 6720 |
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Basey, Samar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,766 | 33,119 | 47,384 | 63,014 | 68,641 |
| Population Density | 23.6 / km² | 61.2 / km² | 87.6 / km² | 116.5 / km² | 126.9 / km² |
Basey, Samar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 33% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basey, Samar | +393.6% | +90.3% | +33% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Basey, Samar Median Age
Median Age: 19.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basey, Samar | 19.8 yrs | 20 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Basey, Samar Population Density
Population Density: 127 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basey, Samar | 68,641 | 540.9 km² | 127 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Basey, Samar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Basey, Samar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Basey, Samar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basey, Samar | 65,998 tn | 0.96 tn | 122 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,998 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 122 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.1) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.5 | 33.6 km | 81,250 m | 17km SW of Cabay, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/18 | 1:05 AM | 4.9 | 36.4 km | 84,260 m | 17km WNW of General MacArthur, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/18 | 5:00 PM | 4.5 | 36.9 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Barugo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/18 | 8:43 PM | 4.6 | 39.9 km | 19,240 m | 0km ENE of Balangiga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/17 | 7:39 AM | 4.7 | 40.7 km | 50,640 m | 1km WSW of Cabacungan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 10:31 AM | 4.6 | 6.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km ESE of Panalanoy, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.7 | 35 km | 10,000 m | 7km SE of Canhandugan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.3 | 35 km | 102,550 m | 15km SW of Cabay, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/15 | 9:52 AM | 4.5 | 43 km | 110,890 m | 14km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/14 | 11:39 AM | 4.5 | 15.5 km | 34,460 m | 9km WNW of San Antonio, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Basey, Samar
Basey is a first-class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census of the National Statistics Office, it has a population of 50,423. Basay is said to be the Leyte's capital during the American period. It is curren..
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