Masarawag, Municipality of Guinobatan, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Guinobatan |
| Postal code | 4503 |
| Population (2020) | 3,916 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.2218, 123.6188 (13° 13' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 200.9 meters (659.1 feet) |
Masarawag is a barangay in the municipality of Guinobatan, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,916. This represented 4.56% of the total population of Guinobatan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masarawag in the 2015 Census was 3,760 broken down into 894 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,005 | 580 | 5.18 | |
| 3,246 | 631 | 5.14 | |
| 3,491 | 731 | 4.78 | |
| 3,661 | 788 | 4.65 | |
| 3,553 | 809 | 4.39 | |
| 3,760 | 894 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masarawag is 10 to 14, with 416 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 59 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 295 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 380 | 10.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 416 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 349 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 307 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 234 | 6.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 225 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 229 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 236 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 205 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 188 | 5.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 168 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 132 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 103 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 88 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 76 | 2.02% |
| 80 and over | 59 | 1.57% |
| Total | 3,760 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masarawag grew from 3,005 in 1990 to 3,916 in 2020, an increase of 911 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 156 people, from the previous population of 3,760 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,005 | – | |
| 3,246 | 1.46% | |
| 3,491 | 1.57% | |
| 3,661 | 0.66% | |
| 3,553 | -1.08% | |
| 3,760 | 1.08% | |
| 3,916 | 0.86% |
Location
Masarawag is situated at approximately 13.2218, 123.6188, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 200.9 meters or 659.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masarawag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Fidel Surtida, Santo Domingo, Albay
- Barangay 50-Padang (Barangay 60), Legazpi, Albay
- Santa Misericordia, Santo Domingo, Albay
- San Fernando, Santo Domingo, Albay
- Canaway, Malilipot, Albay
- Buang, Tabaco, Albay
- Mi-isi, Daraga, Albay
- Tumpa, Camalig, Albay
- Sua, Camalig, Albay
- Quirangay, Camalig, Albay
- Anoling, Camalig, Albay
- Maninila, Guinobatan, Albay
- Baligang, Ligao, Albay
- Doña Tomasa (Magatol), Guinobatan, Albay
- Muladbucad Pequeño, Guinobatan, Albay
- Maipon, Guinobatan, Albay
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.