Basey, Eastern Visayas
Basey: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Samar
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Quick Facts about Basey
| Population | 55,480 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Samar |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Phone Area Codes | 55 |
| Area | 513.01 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Basey |
| Latitude & Longitude | 11.4167,125.1500 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 23:16:23 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Basey is located at 11°25'0"N 125°9'0"E (11.4166700, 125.1500000).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 13,504 | - | census |
| 1918 | 18,100 | 25.39% | census |
| 1939 | 28,296 | 36.03% | census |
| 1948 | 35,523 | 20.34% | census |
| 1960 | 29,680 | -19.69% | census |
| 1970 | 35,165 | 15.6% | census |
| 1975 | 37,890 | 7.19% | census |
| 1980 | 36,760 | -3.07% | census |
| 1990 | 39,137 | 6.07% | census |
| 1995 | 40,114 | 2.44% | census |
| 2000 | 43,809 | 8.43% | census |
| 2007 | 48,389 | 9.46% | census |
| 2010 | 50,423 | 4.03% | census |
| 2015 | 55,480 | 9.11% | census |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Basey, Eastern Visayas with a population of 7,844 people.