Mapula, Municipality of Romblon, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Romblon |
| Postal code | 5500 |
| Population (2020) | 654 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Romblon |
| Coordinates | 12.5431, 122.2610 (12° 33' North, 122° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.3 meters (1.0 feet) |
Mapula is a barangay in the municipality of Romblon, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 654. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Romblon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapula in the 2015 Census was 654 broken down into 173 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | 108 | 4.84 | |
| 529 | 113 | 4.68 | |
| 606 | 125 | 4.85 | |
| 624 | 134 | 4.66 | |
| 645 | 146 | 4.42 | |
| 654 | 173 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapula is 15 to 19, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 6.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 10.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 8.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 12.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 5.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 4.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 2.29% |
| Total | 654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapula grew from 523 in 1990 to 654 in 2020, an increase of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 523 | – | |
| 529 | 0.21% | |
| 606 | 2.96% | |
| 624 | 0.40% | |
| 645 | 1.21% | |
| 654 | 0.26% | |
| 654 | 0.00% |
Location
Mapula is situated at approximately 12.5431, 122.2610. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.3 meters or 1.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapula 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.