Monreal, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 5418 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ticao Pass, Masbate Pass |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Area (2013) | 128.67 km2 (49.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,164 |
| Density (2020) | 196 / km2 (507 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 39' North, 123° 40' East (12.6430, 123.6636) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.2 feet) |
Monreal is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 128.67 square kilometers or 49.68 square miles which constitutes 3.11% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,164. This represented 2.77% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.41% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 196 inhabitants per square kilometer or 507 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Monreal has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantorna | 5.93% | 1,491 | 1,591 | -6.29% | -1.36% |
| Famosa | 5.00% | 1,257 | 1,160 | 8.36% | 1.70% |
| Guinhadap | 9.67% | 2,434 | 2,527 | -3.68% | -0.79% |
| Macarthur | 11.64% | 2,928 | 3,607 | -18.82% | -4.29% |
| Maglambong | 6.66% | 1,675 | 1,752 | -4.39% | -0.94% |
| Morocborocan | 7.12% | 1,791 | 1,736 | 3.17% | 0.66% |
| Poblacion | 23.97% | 6,031 | 6,293 | -4.16% | -0.89% |
| Real | 11.84% | 2,979 | 3,003 | -0.80% | -0.17% |
| Rizal | 7.14% | 1,797 | 1,844 | -2.55% | -0.54% |
| Santo Niño | 5.17% | 1,301 | 1,271 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Togoron | 5.88% | 1,480 | 1,830 | -19.13% | -4.37% |
| Monreal Total | 25,164 | 26,614 | -5.45% | -1.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Monreal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,111,408.49.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,752,827.37 | – |
| 2010 | 43,633,019.07 | 7.07% |
| 2011 | 47,221,394.40 | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 45,954,697.23 | -2.68% |
| 2013 | 53,821,702.27 | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 61,340,161.80 | 13.97% |
| 2015 | 70,094,393.09 | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 76,111,408.49 | 8.58% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Monreal in the 2015 Census was 26,613 broken down into 5,270 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,795 | 3,430 | 5.48 | |
| 18,771 | 3,717 | 5.05 | |
| 19,828 | 3,791 | 5.23 | |
| 21,690 | 4,383 | 4.95 | |
| 25,365 | 5,008 | 5.06 | |
| 26,613 | 5,270 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Monreal is 5 to 9, with 3,834 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 191 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 710 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,016 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,834 | 14.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,821 | 14.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,870 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,891 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,550 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,468 | 5.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,413 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,295 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,129 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 930 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 784 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 661 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 485 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 332 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 234 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 191 | 0.72% |
| Total | 26,614 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Monreal grew from 8,848 in 1960 to 25,164 in 2020, an increase of 16,316 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.17%, or a decrease of 1,450 people, from the previous population of 26,614 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,848 | – | |
| 13,177 | 3.97% | |
| 15,216 | 2.93% | |
| 17,375 | 2.69% | |
| 18,796 | 0.79% | |
| 18,775 | -0.02% | |
| 19,832 | 1.18% | |
| 21,693 | 1.24% | |
| 25,366 | 5.86% | |
| 26,614 | 0.92% | |
| 25,164 | -1.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Monreal for the year 2019 was 17,138, broken down into 8,718 males and 8,421 females.
Location
The municipal center of Monreal is situated at approximately 12° 39' North, 123° 40' East, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.2 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 Monreal are Masbate City, Masbate, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Jacinto, Masbate, San Fernando, Masbate, Bulan, Sorsogon, Baleno, Masbate, Batuan, Masbate, and Magallanes, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 361.60 kilometers (224.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jacinto, Masbate, 11.22 kilometers (6.97 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- San Fernando, Masbate, 20.66 kilometers (12.84 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Bulan, Sorsogon, 23.40 kilometers (14.54 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Baleno, Masbate, 26.26 kilometers (16.32 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Batuan, Masbate, 27.69 kilometers (17.21 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Magallanes, Sorsogon, 27.64 kilometers (17.18 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 30.68 kilometers (19.07 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 51.86 kilometers (32.23 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 55.38 kilometers (34.41 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 67.57 kilometers (41.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 79.56 kilometers (49.44 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 90.39 kilometers (56.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
Distance from Manila: 361.60 kilometers (224.69 miles) to the Northwest (N53°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.