Masalongsalong, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,244 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9783, 123.0560 (13° 59' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.8 meters (153.5 feet) |
Masalongsalong is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,244. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masalongsalong in the 2015 Census was 1,291 broken down into 250 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 94 | 6.06 | |
| 900 | 148 | 6.08 | |
| 818 | 142 | 5.76 | |
| 922 | 177 | 5.21 | |
| 1,029 | 197 | 5.22 | |
| 1,291 | 250 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masalongsalong is 10 to 14, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 156 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 14.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 12.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 3.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masalongsalong grew from 570 in 1990 to 1,244 in 2020, an increase of 674 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,291 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 570 | – | |
| 900 | 8.93% | |
| 818 | -2.03% | |
| 922 | 1.66% | |
| 1,029 | 4.08% | |
| 1,291 | 4.41% | |
| 1,244 | -0.78% |
Location
Masalongsalong is situated at approximately 13.9783, 123.0560, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.8 meters or 153.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masalongsalong 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.