Masicong, City of San Fernando, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| City | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 2500 |
| Population (2020) | 539 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5726, 120.3783 (16° 34' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.3 meters (171.6 feet) |
Masicong is a barangay in the city of San Fernando, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 539. This represented 0.43% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masicong in the 2015 Census was 498 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 49 | 6.06 | |
| 308 | 57 | 5.40 | |
| 362 | 74 | 4.89 | |
| 455 | 89 | 5.11 | |
| 435 | 94 | 4.63 | |
| 498 | 103 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masicong is 15 to 19, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 10.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 7.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 14.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 12.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 5.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.41% |
| Total | 498 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masicong grew from 297 in 1990 to 539 in 2020, an increase of 242 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 498 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 308 | 0.68% | |
| 362 | 3.52% | |
| 455 | 3.20% | |
| 435 | -1.62% | |
| 498 | 2.61% | |
| 539 | 1.68% |
Location
Masicong is situated at approximately 16.5726, 120.3783, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.3 meters or 171.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masicong 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.