Masantol, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 2017 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 48.25 km2 (18.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,990 |
| Density (2020) | 1,202 / km2 (3,113 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 53' North, 120° 43' East (14.8845, 120.7098) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Masantol is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 48.25 square kilometers or 18.63 square miles which constitutes 2.41% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,990. This represented 2.38% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,202 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,113 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Masantol has 26 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alauli | 3.06% | 1,773 | 1,397 | 26.91% | 5.14% |
| Bagang | 2.89% | 1,676 | 1,708 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| Balibago | 3.26% | 1,890 | 2,094 | -9.74% | -2.13% |
| Bebe Anac | 11.70% | 6,786 | 6,952 | -2.39% | -0.51% |
| Bebe Matua | 2.81% | 1,628 | 1,402 | 16.12% | 3.20% |
| Bulacus | 2.79% | 1,618 | 1,578 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Cambasi | 2.12% | 1,232 | 1,412 | -12.75% | -2.83% |
| Malauli | 3.34% | 1,939 | 1,612 | 20.29% | 3.96% |
| Nigui | 4.32% | 2,507 | 2,216 | 13.13% | 2.63% |
| Palimpe | 4.34% | 2,515 | 1,999 | 25.81% | 4.95% |
| Puti | 2.67% | 1,551 | 1,123 | 38.11% | 7.03% |
| Sagrada | 1.49% | 863 | 1,288 | -33.00% | -8.08% |
| San Agustin | 3.07% | 1,782 | 1,534 | 16.17% | 3.20% |
| San Isidro Anac | 1.90% | 1,100 | 1,144 | -3.85% | -0.82% |
| San Isidro Matua | 6.07% | 3,520 | 4,552 | -22.67% | -5.27% |
| San Nicolas | 6.47% | 3,751 | 3,494 | 7.36% | 1.51% |
| San Pedro | 2.13% | 1,238 | 1,056 | 17.23% | 3.40% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.23% | 2,452 | 2,171 | 12.94% | 2.60% |
| Santa Lucia Anac | 2.09% | 1,212 | 1,373 | -11.73% | -2.59% |
| Santa Lucia Matua | 5.63% | 3,262 | 3,439 | -5.15% | -1.11% |
| Santa Lucia Paguiba | 3.82% | 2,217 | 2,216 | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Santa Lucia Wakas | 3.33% | 1,932 | 2,001 | -3.45% | -0.74% |
| Santa Monica | 1.48% | 856 | 901 | -4.99% | -1.07% |
| Santo Niño | 6.21% | 3,604 | 3,660 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| Sapang Kawayan | 5.61% | 3,251 | 3,022 | 7.58% | 1.55% |
| Sua | 3.16% | 1,835 | 1,719 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Masantol Total | 57,990 | 57,063 | 1.62% | 0.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Masantol for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,730,819.71.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 64,678,190.40 | – |
| 2010 | 69,222,979.12 | 7.03% |
| 2011 | 79,692,697.46 | 15.12% |
| 2012 | 71,709,314.01 | -10.02% |
| 2013 | 81,474,886.83 | 13.62% |
| 2014 | 92,406,337.69 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 101,536,481.45 | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 111,730,819.71 | 10.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Masantol in the 2015 Census was 57,061 broken down into 11,946 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,957 | 7,042 | 5.96 | |
| 45,326 | 8,108 | 5.59 | |
| 48,120 | 8,899 | 5.41 | |
| 50,984 | 10,109 | 5.04 | |
| 52,407 | 10,444 | 5.02 | |
| 57,061 | 11,946 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masantol is 15 to 19, with 6,302 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 568 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,091 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,788 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,822 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,129 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,302 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,308 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,763 | 8.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,988 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,578 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,139 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,839 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,460 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,029 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,586 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,344 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 759 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 568 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 570 | 1.00% |
| Total | 57,063 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masantol grew from 7,076 in 1903 to 57,990 in 2020, an increase of 50,914 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.34%, or an increase of 927 people, from the previous population of 57,063 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,076 | – | |
| 9,636 | 1.97% | |
| 14,095 | 1.92% | |
| 15,770 | 1.16% | |
| 24,159 | 3.82% | |
| 30,538 | 2.32% | |
| 32,658 | 1.36% | |
| 35,350 | 1.60% | |
| 41,964 | 1.73% | |
| 45,326 | 1.45% | |
| 48,120 | 1.29% | |
| 50,984 | 0.80% | |
| 52,407 | 1.01% | |
| 57,063 | 1.63% | |
| 57,990 | 0.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Masantol for the year 2019 was 39,748, broken down into 19,869 males and 19,879 females.
Location
The municipal center of Masantol is situated at approximately 14° 53' North, 120° 43' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Masantol are Malolos, Bulacan, San Fernando, Pampanga, Balanga, Bataan, Angeles, Meycauayan, Bulacan, and Valenzuela. The nearest municipalities are Macabebe, Pampanga, Calumpit, Bulacan, Hagonoy, Bulacan, Minalin, Pampanga, Apalit, Pampanga, and Sasmuan, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 44.66 kilometers (27.75 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Macabebe, Pampanga, 1.99 kilometers (1.23 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Calumpit, Bulacan, 7.01 kilometers (4.35 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Hagonoy, Bulacan, 7.16 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 8.76 kilometers (5.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Apalit, Pampanga, 9.53 kilometers (5.92 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Sasmuan, Pampanga, 10.09 kilometers (6.27 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Nearest cities
- Malolos, Bulacan, 12.84 kilometers (7.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 15.13 kilometers (9.40 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Balanga, Bataan, 29.51 kilometers (18.34 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Angeles, 30.09 kilometers (18.70 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 32.24 kilometers (20.03 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Valenzuela, 33.07 kilometers (20.55 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
Distance from Manila: 44.66 kilometers (27.75 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.