Masaya, Municipality of Rosario, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 4225 |
| Population (2020) | 4,620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8383, 121.1852 (13° 50' North, 121° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 145.3 meters (476.7 feet) |
Masaya is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,620. This represented 3.60% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masaya in the 2015 Census was 3,946 broken down into 1,031 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,665 | 303 | 5.50 | |
| 2,062 | 372 | 5.54 | |
| 2,544 | 479 | 5.31 | |
| 2,899 | 568 | 5.10 | |
| 3,217 | 706 | 4.56 | |
| 3,946 | 1,031 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masaya is 15 to 19, with 422 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 315 | 7.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 394 | 9.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 411 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 422 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 385 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 333 | 8.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 337 | 8.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 302 | 7.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 236 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 189 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 178 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 141 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 99 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.88% |
| Total | 3,967 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masaya grew from 1,665 in 1990 to 4,620 in 2020, an increase of 2,955 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.26%, or an increase of 653 people, from the previous population of 3,967 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,665 | – | |
| 2,067 | 4.13% | |
| 2,544 | 4.55% | |
| 2,899 | 1.82% | |
| 3,217 | 3.86% | |
| 3,967 | 4.07% | |
| 4,620 | 3.26% |
Location
Masaya is situated at approximately 13.8383, 121.1852, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 145.3 meters or 476.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masaya 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.