Masinloc, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 2211 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 316.02 km2 (122.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 54,529 |
| Density (2020) | 173 / km2 (447 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 32' North, 119° 57' East (15.5379, 119.9516) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.2 feet) |
Masinloc is a coastal municipality in the province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 316.02 square kilometers or 122.02 square miles which constitutes 8.70% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 54,529. This represented 8.39% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 173 inhabitants per square kilometer or 447 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Masinloc has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baloganon | 14.28% | 7,786 | 6,783 | 14.79% | 2.95% |
| Bamban | 4.89% | 2,666 | 2,429 | 9.76% | 1.98% |
| Bani | 10.67% | 5,818 | 3,972 | 46.48% | 8.37% |
| Collat | 5.84% | 3,184 | 2,781 | 14.49% | 2.89% |
| Inhobol | 17.97% | 9,799 | 8,409 | 16.53% | 3.27% |
| North Poblacion | 3.07% | 1,672 | 1,681 | -0.54% | -0.11% |
| San Lorenzo | 6.16% | 3,359 | 3,151 | 6.60% | 1.35% |
| San Salvador | 4.67% | 2,544 | 2,214 | 14.91% | 2.97% |
| Santa Rita | 5.68% | 3,097 | 2,840 | 9.05% | 1.84% |
| Santo Rosario | 4.23% | 2,307 | 2,102 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| South Poblacion | 8.07% | 4,403 | 4,112 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Taltal | 8.82% | 4,807 | 4,541 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Tapuac | 5.66% | 3,087 | 2,704 | 14.16% | 2.83% |
| Masinloc Total | 54,529 | 47,719 | 14.27% | 2.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Masinloc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱331,103,923.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91,719,811.60 | – |
| 2010 | 112,824,137.12 | 23.01% |
| 2011 | 152,395,668.55 | 35.07% |
| 2012 | 153,805,621.76 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 163,947,239.80 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 196,733,795.51 | 20.00% |
| 2015 | 222,908,387.79 | 13.30% |
| 2016 | 331,103,923.68 | 48.54% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Masinloc in the 2015 Census was 47,619 broken down into 10,894 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,360 | 5,912 | 5.47 | |
| 34,859 | 6,764 | 5.15 | |
| 39,659 | 7,790 | 5.09 | |
| 40,591 | 8,533 | 4.76 | |
| 44,260 | 9,616 | 4.60 | |
| 47,619 | 10,894 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masinloc is 5 to 9, with 5,422 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 414 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 997 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,141 | 8.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,422 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,173 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,807 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,864 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,419 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,230 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,171 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,684 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,587 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,252 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,905 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,473 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,129 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 606 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 414 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 445 | 0.93% |
| Total | 47,719 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masinloc grew from 3,230 in 1903 to 54,529 in 2020, an increase of 51,299 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.85%, or an increase of 6,810 people, from the previous population of 47,719 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,230 | – | |
| 3,905 | 1.21% | |
| 7,012 | 2.97% | |
| 8,090 | 1.48% | |
| 15,258 | 5.74% | |
| 22,736 | 3.98% | |
| 24,807 | 1.76% | |
| 27,735 | 2.26% | |
| 32,375 | 1.56% | |
| 34,942 | 1.44% | |
| 39,724 | 2.79% | |
| 40,603 | 0.30% | |
| 44,342 | 3.26% | |
| 47,719 | 1.41% | |
| 54,529 | 2.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Masinloc for the year 2019 was 35,352, broken down into 17,531 males and 17,821 females.
Location
The municipal center of Masinloc is situated at approximately 15° 32' North, 119° 57' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Masinloc are San Carlos, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Mabalacat, Pampanga, and Angeles. The nearest municipalities are Candelaria, Zambales, Palauig, Zambales, Iba, Zambales, Santa Cruz, Zambales, Botolan, Zambales, and Infanta, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 152.45 kilometers (94.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Candelaria, Zambales, 10.02 kilometers (6.23 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Palauig, Zambales, 12.32 kilometers (7.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Iba, Zambales, 23.59 kilometers (14.66 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Santa Cruz, Zambales, 25.27 kilometers (15.70 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Botolan, Zambales, 28.68 kilometers (17.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Infanta, Pangasinan, 32.14 kilometers (19.97 miles) to the North (N8°W)
Nearest cities
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 60.56 kilometers (37.63 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 68.54 kilometers (42.59 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 69.34 kilometers (43.08 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 68.83 kilometers (42.77 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 75.55 kilometers (46.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Angeles, 81.41 kilometers (50.59 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
Distance from Manila: 152.45 kilometers (94.73 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.