Masukol, Municipality of Paombong, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Paombong |
| Postal code | 3001 |
| Population (2020) | 1,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7643, 120.7705 (14° 46' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Masukol is a barangay in the municipality of Paombong, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,389. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Paombong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masukol in the 2015 Census was 1,545 broken down into 300 households or an average of 5.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,396 | 249 | 5.61 | |
| 1,216 | 261 | 4.66 | |
| 1,596 | 296 | 5.39 | |
| 1,848 | 400 | 4.62 | |
| 1,903 | 402 | 4.73 | |
| 1,545 | 300 | 5.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masukol is 5 to 9, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 7.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 9.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 131 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 8.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 7.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masukol fell from 1,398 in 1990 to 1,389 in 2020, a decrease of 9 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.22%, or a decrease of 156 people, from the previous population of 1,545 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,398 | – | |
| 1,216 | -2.58% | |
| 1,596 | 6.00% | |
| 1,848 | 2.04% | |
| 1,903 | 1.07% | |
| 1,545 | -3.89% | |
| 1,389 | -2.22% |
Location
Masukol is situated at approximately 14.7643, 120.7705, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masukol 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.