Masiga, Municipality of Gasan, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Gasan |
| Postal code | 4905 |
| Population (2020) | 2,750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.3586, 121.8283 (13° 22' North, 121° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Masiga is a barangay in the municipality of Gasan, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,750. This represented 7.60% of the total population of Gasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masiga in the 2015 Census was 2,758 broken down into 593 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,797 | 351 | 5.12 | |
| 1,962 | 388 | 5.06 | |
| 2,286 | 428 | 5.34 | |
| 3,300 | 677 | 4.87 | |
| 2,538 | 547 | 4.64 | |
| 2,758 | 593 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masiga is 10 to 14, with 346 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 258 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 311 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 346 | 12.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 309 | 11.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 200 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 164 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 140 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 130 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 118 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.47% |
| Total | 2,777 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masiga grew from 1,797 in 1990 to 2,750 in 2020, an increase of 953 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.21%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 2,777 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,797 | – | |
| 1,962 | 1.66% | |
| 2,286 | 3.33% | |
| 3,300 | 5.19% | |
| 2,538 | -9.11% | |
| 2,777 | 1.73% | |
| 2,750 | -0.21% |
Location
Masiga is situated at approximately 13.3586, 121.8283, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masiga 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.