Masao, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 1,913 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9970, 125.4869 (8° 60' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Masao is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,913. This represented 0.51% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masao in the 2015 Census was 1,786 broken down into 358 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,292 | 223 | 5.79 | |
| 1,370 | 260 | 5.27 | |
| 1,514 | 254 | 5.96 | |
| 1,561 | 289 | 5.40 | |
| 1,607 | 322 | 4.99 | |
| 1,786 | 358 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masao is 5 to 9, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 12.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 179 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 92 | 5.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 4.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.28% |
| Total | 1,786 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masao grew from 1,292 in 1990 to 1,913 in 2020, an increase of 621 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 1,786 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,292 | – | |
| 1,370 | 1.10% | |
| 1,514 | 2.17% | |
| 1,561 | 0.42% | |
| 1,607 | 1.06% | |
| 1,786 | 2.03% | |
| 1,913 | 1.46% |
Location
Masao is situated at approximately 8.9970, 125.4869, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masao 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.