Categories in Basco, Batanes
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Basco, Batanes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 36 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Hotels and motels | 23 |
| Public administration | 15 |
| Cafes | 15 |
| Travel agencies | 11 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Churches | 5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
Basco, Batanes Facts
| Area | 27.5 km² |
| Population | 8,469 |
| Male Population | 4,143 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,326 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +446.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.0% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 24.8) |
| Area Codes | 78 |
| Neighborhoods | Batanes, Brgy. Kaychanarianan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.44865, 121.97017 |
| Zip Codes | 3900 |
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Basco, Batanes Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,549 | 4,095 | 5,922 | 8,018 | 8,469 |
| Population Density | 56.3 / km² | 148.9 / km² | 215.3 / km² | 291.6 / km² | 308 / km² |
Basco, Batanes Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basco, Batanes | +417.6% | +95.8% | +35.4% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Basco, Batanes Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basco, Batanes | 24.7 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Basco, Batanes Population Density
Population Density: 308 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basco, Batanes | 8,469 | 27.5 km² | 308 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Basco, Batanes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Basco, Batanes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Basco, Batanes
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Basco, Batanes CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basco, Batanes | 7,894 tn | 0.93 tn | 287 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,894 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 287 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8.2) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* 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, 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/19 | 11:18 PM | 4.2 | 10.9 km | 60,210 m | 0km NNE of Uyugan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/19 | 3:19 AM | 4.6 | 30 km | 10,000 m | 21km ESE of Itbayat, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/19 | 1:24 AM | 5.7 | 33.8 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Itbayat, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/19 | 12:15 AM | 4.5 | 34.7 km | 10,000 m | 13km ESE of Itbayat, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/19 | 11:58 PM | 4.5 | 37.7 km | 23,190 m | 17km E of Itbayat, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/19 | 8:16 PM | 5.4 | 38.4 km | 13,980 m | 5km E of Itbayat, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/19 | 8:13 AM | 4.8 | 34.8 km | 10,000 m | 11km ESE of Itbayat, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/19 | 2:59 AM | 4.7 | 12.6 km | 24,820 m | 12km ENE of Basco, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/19 | 8:36 PM | 5 | 28.6 km | 169,040 m | 28km NNE of Basco, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/18 | 10:11 PM | 4.2 | 21.3 km | 10,000 m | 12km SSE of Uyugan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Basco, Batanes
Basco (also known as Santo Domingo de Basco) is a fifth class municipality and capital of the province of Batanes in the Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 7,907 people. is located on Batan Island, the second largest i..
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