Masin, Municipality of Alcala, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Alcala |
| Postal code | 3507 |
| Population (2020) | 1,107 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9152, 121.6718 (17° 55' North, 121° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.3 meters (89.6 feet) |
Masin is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,107. This represented 2.68% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masin in the 2015 Census was 981 broken down into 241 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | 144 | 4.64 | |
| 828 | 162 | 5.11 | |
| 920 | 183 | 5.03 | |
| 877 | 190 | 4.62 | |
| 1,028 | 224 | 4.59 | |
| 981 | 241 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Masin are in the ranges 25 to 29, and 30 to 34, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 7.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 8.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 9.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 8.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 9.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 9.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 7.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 7.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 4.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,134 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masin grew from 668 in 1990 to 1,107 in 2020, an increase of 439 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.51%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 1,134 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 668 | – | |
| 828 | 4.10% | |
| 963 | 3.29% | |
| 960 | -0.04% | |
| 1,028 | 2.52% | |
| 1,134 | 1.89% | |
| 1,107 | -0.51% |
Location
Masin is situated at approximately 17.9152, 121.6718, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.3 meters or 89.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masin 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.