Masamat, Municipality of Mexico, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Mexico |
| Postal code | 2021 |
| Population (2020) | 1,950 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0581, 120.6996 (15° 3' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
Masamat is a barangay in the municipality of Mexico, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,950. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Mexico.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masamat in the 2015 Census was 1,550 broken down into 281 households or an average of 5.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 728 | 129 | 5.64 | |
| 946 | 171 | 5.53 | |
| 1,076 | 215 | 5.00 | |
| 1,480 | 276 | 5.36 | |
| 1,506 | 326 | 4.62 | |
| 1,550 | 281 | 5.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masamat is 10 to 14, with 182 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 10.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 151 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 9.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 142 | 9.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 8.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,550 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masamat grew from 728 in 1990 to 1,950 in 2020, an increase of 1,222 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.95%, or an increase of 400 people, from the previous population of 1,550 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 728 | – | |
| 946 | 5.03% | |
| 1,076 | 2.80% | |
| 1,480 | 4.49% | |
| 1,506 | 0.64% | |
| 1,550 | 0.55% | |
| 1,950 | 4.95% |
Location
Masamat is situated at approximately 15.0581, 120.6996, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masamat 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.