Masupe, Municipality of Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Balaoan |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Population (2020) | 959 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7979, 120.4158 (16° 48' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.4 meters (80.1 feet) |
Masupe is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 959. This represented 2.38% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masupe in the 2015 Census was 947 broken down into 223 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 816 | 155 | 5.26 | |
| 752 | 150 | 5.01 | |
| 838 | 175 | 4.79 | |
| 913 | 212 | 4.31 | |
| 943 | 210 | 4.49 | |
| 947 | 223 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masupe is 5 to 9, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 7.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 7.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 8.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 7.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 7.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.90% |
| Total | 947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masupe grew from 816 in 1990 to 959 in 2020, an increase of 143 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 947 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 816 | – | |
| 752 | -1.52% | |
| 838 | 2.35% | |
| 913 | 1.19% | |
| 943 | 1.18% | |
| 947 | 0.08% | |
| 959 | 0.27% |
Location
Masupe is situated at approximately 16.7979, 120.4158, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.4 meters or 80.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masupe 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.