Masigla, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 585 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7363, 118.7319 (9° 44' North, 118° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Masigla, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 585. This represented 0.19% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masigla in the 2015 Census was 609 broken down into 147 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 96 | 4.63 | |
| 633 | 131 | 4.83 | |
| 417 | 93 | 4.48 | |
| 567 | 119 | 4.76 | |
| 549 | 138 | 3.98 | |
| 609 | 147 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masigla is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 9.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 11.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 11.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 8.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.31% |
| Total | 609 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masigla grew from 444 in 1990 to 585 in 2020, an increase of 141 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.84%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 609 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 444 | – | |
| 633 | 6.87% | |
| 417 | -8.56% | |
| 575 | 4.53% | |
| 555 | -1.28% | |
| 609 | 1.78% | |
| 585 | -0.84% |
Location
Masigla is situated at approximately 9.7363, 118.7319, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masigla 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.