Masapang, Municipality of Victoria, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Victoria |
| Postal code | 4011 |
| Population (2020) | 6,781 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1939, 121.3397 (14° 12' North, 121° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.4 meters (47.2 feet) |
Masapang is a barangay in the municipality of Victoria, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,781. This represented 15.62% of the total population of Victoria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masapang in the 2015 Census was 6,159 broken down into 1,871 households or an average of 3.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,915 | 583 | 5.00 | |
| 3,437 | 715 | 4.81 | |
| 3,909 | 788 | 4.96 | |
| 4,479 | 952 | 4.70 | |
| 5,348 | 1,210 | 4.42 | |
| 6,159 | 1,871 | 3.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masapang is 5 to 9, with 592 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 134 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 554 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 592 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 573 | 9.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 524 | 8.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 569 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 567 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 469 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 452 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 354 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 373 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 287 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 260 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 168 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 149 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.58% |
| Total | 6,183 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masapang grew from 2,915 in 1990 to 6,781 in 2020, an increase of 3,866 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.96%, or an increase of 598 people, from the previous population of 6,183 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,915 | – | |
| 3,437 | 3.13% | |
| 3,924 | 2.88% | |
| 4,517 | 1.96% | |
| 5,386 | 6.61% | |
| 6,183 | 2.66% | |
| 6,781 | 1.96% |
Location
Masapang is situated at approximately 14.1939, 121.3397, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.4 meters or 47.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masapang 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.