Maasin, Municipality of Pura, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Pura |
| Postal code | 2312 |
| Population (2020) | 722 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6386, 120.6556 (15° 38' North, 120° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.6 meters (77.4 feet) |
Maasin is a barangay in the municipality of Pura, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 722. This represented 2.80% of the total population of Pura.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasin in the 2015 Census was 783 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 557 | 106 | 5.25 | |
| 568 | 121 | 4.69 | |
| 650 | 166 | 3.92 | |
| 648 | 156 | 4.15 | |
| 720 | 175 | 4.11 | |
| 783 | 182 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Maasin are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 6.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 7.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 7.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 5.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.79% |
| Total | 783 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasin grew from 557 in 1990 to 722 in 2020, an increase of 165 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.69%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 783 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 557 | – | |
| 568 | 0.37% | |
| 650 | 2.93% | |
| 648 | -0.04% | |
| 720 | 3.91% | |
| 783 | 1.61% | |
| 722 | -1.69% |
Location
Maasin is situated at approximately 15.6386, 120.6556, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.6 meters or 77.4 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.