Dimasalang, City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Cabanatuan |
| Postal code | 3100 |
| Population (2020) | 1,281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4849, 120.9655 (15° 29' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.9 meters (121.1 feet) |
Dimasalang, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Cabanatuan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,281. This represented 0.39% of the total population of Cabanatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dimasalang in the 2015 Census was 1,416 broken down into 334 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,066 | 429 | 4.82 | |
| 1,556 | 323 | 4.82 | |
| 1,375 | 297 | 4.63 | |
| 1,630 | 305 | 5.34 | |
| 1,419 | 307 | 4.62 | |
| 1,416 | 334 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dimasalang is 20 to 24, with 170 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 | 21 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 5.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 7.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 7.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 140 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 170 | 11.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 149 | 10.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 9.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 6.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,421 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dimasalang fell from 2,066 in 1990 to 1,281 in 2020, a decrease of 785 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.16%, or a decrease of 140 people, from the previous population of 1,421 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,066 | – | |
| 1,556 | -5.17% | |
| 1,375 | -2.62% | |
| 1,630 | 2.37% | |
| 1,419 | -4.92% | |
| 1,421 | 0.03% | |
| 1,281 | -2.16% |
Location
Dimasalang is situated at approximately 15.4849, 120.9655, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.9 meters or 121.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dimasalang 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.