Maasin, Municipality of Brooke's Point, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Brooke's Point |
| Postal code | 5305 |
| Population (2020) | 3,945 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.8918, 117.9431 (8° 54' North, 117° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.1 meters (102.0 feet) |
Maasin is a barangay in the municipality of Brooke's Point, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,945. This represented 5.33% of the total population of Brooke's Point.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasin in the 2015 Census was 3,441 broken down into 850 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,765 | 327 | 5.40 | |
| 2,180 | 419 | 5.20 | |
| 2,744 | 559 | 4.91 | |
| 3,143 | 663 | 4.74 | |
| 3,420 | 719 | 4.76 | |
| 3,441 | 850 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maasin is 10 to 14, with 430 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 321 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 422 | 12.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 430 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 340 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 276 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 267 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 218 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 230 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 214 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 170 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 106 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.73% |
| Total | 3,445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasin grew from 1,765 in 1990 to 3,945 in 2020, an increase of 2,180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.89%, or an increase of 500 people, from the previous population of 3,445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,765 | – | |
| 2,180 | 4.04% | |
| 2,744 | 5.06% | |
| 3,159 | 1.96% | |
| 3,420 | 2.93% | |
| 3,445 | 0.14% | |
| 3,945 | 2.89% |
Location
Maasin is situated at approximately 8.8918, 117.9431, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.1 meters or 102.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maasin 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.