Claveria, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 5419 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Burias Pass, Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Area (2013) | 182.98 km2 (70.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,142 |
| Density (2020) | 230 / km2 (596 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 54' North, 123° 15' East (12.9029, 123.2457) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.9 feet) |
Claveria is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 182.98 square kilometers or 70.65 square miles which constitutes 4.42% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,142. This represented 4.64% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 230 inhabitants per square kilometer or 596 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Claveria has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albasan | 2.57% | 1,081 | 1,272 | -15.02% | -3.37% |
| Boca Engaño | 4.53% | 1,908 | 1,976 | -3.44% | -0.73% |
| Buyo | 4.60% | 1,938 | 2,007 | -3.44% | -0.73% |
| Calpi | 2.81% | 1,184 | 1,342 | -11.77% | -2.60% |
| Canomay | 2.68% | 1,128 | 1,153 | -2.17% | -0.46% |
| Cawayan | 3.54% | 1,491 | 1,715 | -13.06% | -2.90% |
| Imelda | 4.46% | 1,878 | 1,709 | 9.89% | 2.00% |
| Mababang Baybay | 3.46% | 1,457 | 1,496 | -2.61% | -0.55% |
| Mabiton | 5.59% | 2,354 | 1,998 | 17.82% | 3.51% |
| Manapao | 1.60% | 673 | 879 | -23.44% | -5.47% |
| Nabasagan | 3.39% | 1,429 | 1,493 | -4.29% | -0.92% |
| Nonoc | 3.87% | 1,631 | 1,750 | -6.80% | -1.47% |
| Osmeña | 7.59% | 3,200 | 3,358 | -4.71% | -1.01% |
| Pasig | 7.65% | 3,222 | 3,725 | -13.50% | -3.01% |
| Peñafrancia | 3.47% | 1,464 | 1,339 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Poblacion District I | 8.58% | 3,617 | 3,516 | 2.87% | 0.60% |
| Poblacion District II | 10.66% | 4,493 | 4,561 | -1.49% | -0.32% |
| Quezon | 3.52% | 1,482 | 1,575 | -5.90% | -1.27% |
| San Isidro | 3.71% | 1,562 | 1,489 | 4.90% | 1.01% |
| San Ramon | 5.39% | 2,271 | 2,567 | -11.53% | -2.55% |
| San Vicente | 2.38% | 1,005 | 1,077 | -6.69% | -1.45% |
| Taguilid | 3.97% | 1,674 | 1,696 | -1.30% | -0.27% |
| Claveria Total | 42,142 | 43,693 | -3.55% | -0.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Claveria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱113,729,609.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,133,944.64 | – |
| 2010 | 70,455,369.12 | 1.91% |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 75,638,686.68 | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 95,444,683.33 | – |
| 2015 | 104,706,329.03 | 9.70% |
| 2016 | 113,729,609.90 | 8.62% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Claveria in the 2015 Census was 43,692 broken down into 9,173 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,203 | 5,937 | 5.26 | |
| 35,645 | 6,925 | 5.15 | |
| 38,392 | 7,730 | 4.97 | |
| 40,334 | 8,074 | 5.00 | |
| 41,557 | 8,692 | 4.78 | |
| 43,692 | 9,173 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Claveria is 10 to 14, with 6,190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 291 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,058 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,694 | 10.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,087 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,190 | 14.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,634 | 10.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,157 | 7.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,692 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,380 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,361 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,190 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,919 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,711 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,443 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,130 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 797 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 565 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 394 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 291 | 0.67% |
| Total | 43,693 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Claveria grew from 875 in 1903 to 42,142 in 2020, an increase of 41,267 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.76%, or a decrease of 1,551 people, from the previous population of 43,693 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 875 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,285 | – | |
| 29,459 | 11.96% | |
| 35,805 | 3.99% | |
| 37,685 | 1.03% | |
| 31,211 | -1.87% | |
| 35,648 | 2.52% | |
| 38,398 | 1.61% | |
| 40,336 | 0.68% | |
| 41,572 | 1.10% | |
| 43,693 | 0.95% | |
| 42,142 | -0.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Claveria for the year 2019 was 24,801, broken down into 12,483 males and 12,318 females.
Location
The municipal center of Claveria is situated at approximately 12° 54' North, 123° 15' East, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.9 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 Claveria are Ligao, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Masbate City, Masbate, Tabaco, Albay, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Pio Duran, Albay, Donsol, Sorsogon, San Pascual, Masbate, Jovellar, Albay, Balatan, Camarines Sur, and Aroroy, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 308.07 kilometers (191.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pio Duran, Albay, 27.36 kilometers (17.00 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Donsol, Sorsogon, 38.02 kilometers (23.62 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- San Pascual, Masbate, 38.35 kilometers (23.83 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Jovellar, Albay, 42.61 kilometers (26.48 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Balatan, Camarines Sur, 45.77 kilometers (28.44 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Aroroy, Masbate, 46.30 kilometers (28.77 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
Nearest cities
- Ligao, Albay, 48.99 kilometers (30.44 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 59.08 kilometers (36.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 60.24 kilometers (37.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 71.75 kilometers (44.58 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 72.83 kilometers (45.25 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 80.05 kilometers (49.74 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Distance from Manila: 308.07 kilometers (191.43 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
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.