Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Masbate Pass |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 143.47 km2 (55.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,823 |
| Density (2020) | 285 / km2 (737 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 20' North, 123° 40' East (12.3383, 123.6588) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (16.9 feet) |
Mobo is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 143.47 square kilometers or 55.39 square miles which constitutes 3.47% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,823. This represented 4.49% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 285 inhabitants per square kilometer or 737 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mobo has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baang | 2.39% | 977 | 1,058 | -7.66% | -1.66% |
| Bagacay | 6.41% | 2,616 | 2,638 | -0.83% | -0.18% |
| Balatucan | 4.85% | 1,978 | 1,883 | 5.05% | 1.04% |
| Barag | 1.29% | 525 | 499 | 5.21% | 1.07% |
| Dacu | 4.24% | 1,730 | 1,661 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Fabrica | 1.69% | 690 | 717 | -3.77% | -0.80% |
| Guintorelan | 1.03% | 419 | 442 | -5.20% | -1.12% |
| Holjogon | 1.31% | 534 | 517 | 3.29% | 0.68% |
| Lalaguna | 4.37% | 1,783 | 1,605 | 11.09% | 2.24% |
| Lomocloc | 1.59% | 651 | 616 | 5.68% | 1.17% |
| Luyong Catungan | 2.72% | 1,109 | 971 | 14.21% | 2.84% |
| Mabuhay | 1.55% | 632 | 600 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Mandali | 2.78% | 1,135 | 1,128 | 0.62% | 0.13% |
| Mapuyo | 1.39% | 569 | 510 | 11.57% | 2.33% |
| Marintoc | 6.86% | 2,802 | 2,715 | 3.20% | 0.67% |
| Nasunduan | 3.43% | 1,399 | 1,195 | 17.07% | 3.37% |
| Pinamalatican | 2.50% | 1,019 | 1,067 | -4.50% | -0.96% |
| Pinamarbuhan | 8.67% | 3,538 | 3,511 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Poblacion Dist. I | 4.62% | 1,887 | 1,863 | 1.29% | 0.27% |
| Poblacion Dist. II | 5.05% | 2,063 | 2,177 | -5.24% | -1.13% |
| Polot | 2.75% | 1,121 | 1,048 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Sambulawan | 0.93% | 378 | 290 | 30.34% | 5.74% |
| Santa Maria | 1.75% | 716 | 588 | 21.77% | 4.23% |
| Sawmill | 2.61% | 1,066 | 1,027 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Tabuc | 6.58% | 2,686 | 2,326 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Tugawe | 0.99% | 406 | 535 | -24.11% | -5.64% |
| Tugbo | 3.89% | 1,587 | 1,368 | 16.01% | 3.17% |
| Umabay Exterior | 7.52% | 3,070 | 2,513 | 22.16% | 4.30% |
| Umabay Interior | 4.25% | 1,737 | 1,745 | -0.46% | -0.10% |
| Mobo Total | 40,823 | 38,813 | 5.18% | 1.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mobo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱94,157,221.10.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,353,644.64 | – |
| 2010 | 54,548,012.41 | 6.22% |
| 2011 | 60,096,446.94 | 10.17% |
| 2012 | 59,605,528.15 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 65,618,444.64 | 10.09% |
| 2014 | 74,356,405.00 | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 86,017,389.51 | 15.68% |
| 2016 | 94,157,221.10 | 9.46% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mobo in the 2015 Census was 38,755 broken down into 7,752 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,870 | 4,475 | 5.56 | |
| 25,033 | 4,716 | 5.31 | |
| 28,218 | 5,199 | 5.43 | |
| 32,716 | 6,171 | 5.30 | |
| 34,848 | 6,755 | 5.16 | |
| 38,755 | 7,752 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mobo is 5 to 9, with 5,259 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 283 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,075 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,348 | 11.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,259 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,062 | 13.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,370 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,321 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,609 | 6.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,174 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,995 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,784 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,715 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,434 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,181 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 820 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 576 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 462 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 345 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 283 | 0.73% |
| Total | 38,813 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mobo grew from 2,657 in 1903 to 40,823 in 2020, an increase of 38,166 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 2,010 people, from the previous population of 38,813 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,657 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,169 | – | |
| 20,622 | 5.30% | |
| 21,736 | 1.06% | |
| 22,609 | 0.79% | |
| 24,879 | 0.96% | |
| 25,049 | 0.13% | |
| 28,233 | 2.60% | |
| 32,740 | 2.06% | |
| 34,896 | 2.35% | |
| 38,813 | 2.05% | |
| 40,823 | 1.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mobo for the year 2019 was 24,424, broken down into 12,243 males and 12,181 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mobo is situated at approximately 12° 20' North, 123° 40' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 16.9 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 Mobo are Masbate City, Masbate, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Calbayog, Samar, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Batuan, Masbate, Uson, Masbate, San Fernando, Masbate, Milagros, Masbate, Baleno, Masbate, and San Jacinto, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 382.52 kilometers (237.68 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Batuan, Masbate, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Uson, Masbate, 18.45 kilometers (11.47 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- San Fernando, Masbate, 19.79 kilometers (12.30 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Milagros, Masbate, 20.97 kilometers (13.03 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Baleno, Masbate, 23.05 kilometers (14.32 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- San Jacinto, Masbate, 26.70 kilometers (16.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 5.50 kilometers (3.41 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 79.61 kilometers (49.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 89.13 kilometers (55.39 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 100.94 kilometers (62.72 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 106.11 kilometers (65.93 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 113.40 kilometers (70.47 miles) to the North (N4°E)
Distance from Manila: 382.52 kilometers (237.68 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.