Masbate City, Province of Masbate
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 5400 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Masbate Pass |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 188.00 km2 (72.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 104,522 |
| Density (2020) | 556 / km2 (1,440 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 22' North, 123° 37' East (12.3689, 123.6205) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.5 feet) |
Masbate City is a coastal component city in the island province of Masbate. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 188.00 square kilometers or 72.59 square miles which constitutes 4.54% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 104,522. This represented 11.50% of the total population of Masbate province, or 1.72% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 556 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,440 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Masbate City has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anas | 1.53% | 1,596 | 1,152 | 38.54% | 7.10% |
| Asid | 2.78% | 2,908 | 2,400 | 21.17% | 4.12% |
| B. Titong | 1.61% | 1,681 | 1,635 | 2.81% | 0.59% |
| Bagumbayan | 5.42% | 5,663 | 4,806 | 17.83% | 3.51% |
| Bantigue | 3.46% | 3,621 | 3,272 | 10.67% | 2.16% |
| Bapor | 1.38% | 1,446 | 1,381 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Batuhan | 2.07% | 2,165 | 1,953 | 10.86% | 2.19% |
| Bayombon | 2.21% | 2,310 | 2,174 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Biyong | 2.05% | 2,142 | 2,117 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Bolo | 2.97% | 3,107 | 3,321 | -6.44% | -1.39% |
| Cagay | 1.70% | 1,778 | 1,769 | 0.51% | 0.11% |
| Cawayan Exterior | 1.47% | 1,536 | 1,330 | 15.49% | 3.08% |
| Cawayan Interior | 0.87% | 909 | 945 | -3.81% | -0.81% |
| Centro | 1.59% | 1,660 | 1,985 | -16.37% | -3.69% |
| Espinosa | 6.81% | 7,123 | 5,741 | 24.07% | 4.64% |
| F. Magallanes | 3.22% | 3,369 | 3,387 | -0.53% | -0.11% |
| Ibingay | 7.77% | 8,121 | 7,144 | 13.68% | 2.73% |
| Igang | 1.96% | 2,045 | 1,771 | 15.47% | 3.07% |
| Kalipay | 1.49% | 1,555 | 1,944 | -20.01% | -4.59% |
| Kinamaligan | 5.15% | 5,379 | 5,917 | -9.09% | -1.99% |
| Malinta | 4.45% | 4,651 | 4,153 | 11.99% | 2.41% |
| Mapiña | 1.35% | 1,413 | 1,543 | -8.43% | -1.84% |
| Mayngaran | 4.79% | 5,005 | 3,664 | 36.60% | 6.78% |
| Nursery | 12.11% | 12,654 | 12,125 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Pating | 3.72% | 3,892 | 3,480 | 11.84% | 2.38% |
| Pawa | 2.46% | 2,575 | 2,253 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Sinalongan | 1.26% | 1,312 | 1,114 | 17.77% | 3.50% |
| Tugbo | 8.17% | 8,535 | 6,833 | 24.91% | 4.79% |
| Ubongan Dacu | 1.18% | 1,232 | 1,267 | -2.76% | -0.59% |
| Usab | 3.00% | 3,139 | 2,813 | 11.59% | 2.33% |
| Masbate City Total | 104,522 | 95,389 | 9.57% | 1.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Masbate City for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱469,166,590.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 306,786,951.30 | – |
| 2010 | 335,792,782.27 | 9.45% |
| 2011 | 365,794,744.85 | 8.93% |
| 2012 | 324,802,333.14 | -11.21% |
| 2013 | 347,905,778.71 | 7.11% |
| 2014 | 382,895,977.46 | 10.06% |
| 2015 | 453,640,144.81 | 18.48% |
| 2016 | 469,166,590.60 | 3.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Masbate City in the 2015 Census was 94,640 broken down into 19,237 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58,641 | 10,896 | 5.38 | |
| 66,049 | 12,526 | 5.27 | |
| 71,189 | 13,400 | 5.31 | |
| 81,212 | 15,978 | 5.08 | |
| 84,947 | 17,058 | 4.98 | |
| 94,640 | 19,237 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masbate City is 5 to 9, with 12,372 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 584 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,308 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,280 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,372 | 12.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,039 | 12.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,429 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 8,588 | 9.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,743 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,738 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,354 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,521 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,385 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,670 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,014 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,090 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,484 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,029 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 761 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 584 | 0.61% |
| Total | 95,389 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masbate City grew from 5,235 in 1903 to 104,522 in 2020, an increase of 99,287 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 9,133 people, from the previous population of 95,389 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,235 | – | |
| 10,821 | 4.69% | |
| 23,312 | 3.91% | |
| 24,999 | 0.72% | |
| 31,613 | 2.09% | |
| 45,591 | 3.65% | |
| 46,728 | 0.50% | |
| 52,944 | 2.53% | |
| 58,714 | 1.04% | |
| 66,049 | 2.23% | |
| 71,441 | 1.70% | |
| 81,585 | 1.85% | |
| 85,227 | 1.60% | |
| 95,389 | 2.17% | |
| 104,522 | 1.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Masbate City for the year 2019 was 55,731, broken down into 27,251 males and 28,480 females.
Location
The city center of Masbate is situated at approximately 12° 22' North, 123° 37' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.5 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 Masbate City are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Calbayog, Samar, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Mobo, Masbate, Baleno, Masbate, Batuan, Masbate, San Fernando, Masbate, Milagros, Masbate, and Uson, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 377.02 kilometers (234.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mobo, Masbate, 5.50 kilometers (3.41 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Baleno, Masbate, 17.55 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Batuan, Masbate, 18.44 kilometers (11.46 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- San Fernando, Masbate, 19.98 kilometers (12.41 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Milagros, Masbate, 20.67 kilometers (12.84 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Uson, Masbate, 23.95 kilometers (14.88 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 78.60 kilometers (48.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 86.06 kilometers (53.48 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 96.91 kilometers (60.22 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 110.20 kilometers (68.47 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 111.14 kilometers (69.06 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 118.68 kilometers (73.75 miles) to the North (N11°W)
Distance from Manila: 377.02 kilometers (234.27 miles) to the Northwest (N49°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.