Masical, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Amulung |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Population (2020) | 2,040 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8236, 121.6454 (17° 49' North, 121° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.5 meters (57.4 feet) |
Masical is a barangay in the municipality of Amulung, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,040. This represented 4.05% of the total population of Amulung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masical in the 2015 Census was 1,722 broken down into 441 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | 343 | 4.55 | |
| 1,663 | 368 | 4.52 | |
| 1,768 | 360 | 4.91 | |
| 1,864 | 364 | 5.12 | |
| 1,621 | 396 | 4.09 | |
| 1,722 | 441 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masical is 20 to 24, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 8.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 8.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 117 | 6.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.51% |
| Total | 1,722 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masical grew from 1,560 in 1990 to 2,040 in 2020, an increase of 480 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.63%, or an increase of 318 people, from the previous population of 1,722 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | – | |
| 1,663 | 1.20% | |
| 1,768 | 1.32% | |
| 1,864 | 0.73% | |
| 1,621 | -4.96% | |
| 1,722 | 1.16% | |
| 2,040 | 3.63% |
Location
Masical is situated at approximately 17.8236, 121.6454, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.5 meters or 57.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masical 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.