Masikap, Municipality of Liliw, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Liliw |
| Postal code | 4004 |
| Population (2020) | 1,648 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1314, 121.4338 (14° 8' North, 121° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 251.8 meters (826.1 feet) |
Masikap, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Liliw, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,648. This represented 4.17% of the total population of Liliw.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masikap in the 2015 Census was 1,800 broken down into 447 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,773 | 371 | 4.78 | |
| 1,700 | 361 | 4.71 | |
| 1,680 | 382 | 4.40 | |
| 1,868 | 389 | 4.80 | |
| 1,708 | 404 | 4.23 | |
| 1,800 | 447 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masikap is 20 to 24, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 6.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 7.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 8.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 8.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 162 | 9.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 7.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 116 | 6.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 99 | 5.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 4.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 2.22% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 2.06% |
| Total | 1,800 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masikap fell from 1,773 in 1990 to 1,648 in 2020, a decrease of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.84%, or a decrease of 152 people, from the previous population of 1,800 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,773 | – | |
| 1,700 | -0.78% | |
| 1,680 | -0.25% | |
| 1,868 | 1.47% | |
| 1,708 | -3.21% | |
| 1,800 | 1.00% | |
| 1,648 | -1.84% |
Location
Masikap is situated at approximately 14.1314, 121.4338, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 251.8 meters or 826.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masikap 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.