Maasin, Municipality of Talugtug, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Talugtug |
| Postal code | 3118 |
| Population (2020) | 842 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8051, 120.8458 (15° 48' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 119.4 meters (391.7 feet) |
Maasin is a barangay in the municipality of Talugtug, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 842. This represented 3.34% of the total population of Talugtug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasin in the 2015 Census was 778 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 94 | 4.04 | |
| 507 | 115 | 4.41 | |
| 525 | 109 | 4.82 | |
| 655 | 145 | 4.52 | |
| 674 | 159 | 4.24 | |
| 778 | 192 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maasin is 10 to 14, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 9.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 8.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 11.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 6.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.90% |
| Total | 778 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasin grew from 380 in 1990 to 842 in 2020, an increase of 462 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 778 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 380 | – | |
| 507 | 5.55% | |
| 525 | 0.75% | |
| 655 | 3.10% | |
| 674 | 1.05% | |
| 778 | 2.77% | |
| 842 | 1.68% |
Location
Maasin is situated at approximately 15.8051, 120.8458, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 119.4 meters or 391.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maasin 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.