Masaya, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Population (2020) | 426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6788, 122.4027 (13° 41' North, 122° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 112.2 meters (368.1 feet) |
Masaya is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 426. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masaya in the 2015 Census was 478 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 50 | 5.84 | |
| 337 | 57 | 5.91 | |
| 351 | 55 | 6.38 | |
| 346 | 66 | 5.24 | |
| 456 | 84 | 5.43 | |
| 478 | 104 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masaya is 5 to 9, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 11.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 13.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 10.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 6.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.05% |
| Total | 478 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masaya grew from 292 in 1990 to 426 in 2020, an increase of 134 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.40%, or a decrease of 52 people, from the previous population of 478 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | – | |
| 337 | 2.72% | |
| 351 | 0.88% | |
| 346 | -0.20% | |
| 456 | 10.57% | |
| 478 | 0.90% | |
| 426 | -2.40% |
Location
Masaya is situated at approximately 13.6788, 122.4027, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 112.2 meters or 368.1 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.