Masalukot I, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 4323 |
| Population (2020) | 6,836 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9372, 121.4290 (13° 56' North, 121° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.8 meters (281.5 feet) |
Masalukot I is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,836. This represented 4.96% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masalukot I in the 2015 Census was 5,760 broken down into 1,298 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,748 | 518 | 5.31 | |
| 3,604 | 739 | 4.88 | |
| 4,785 | 959 | 4.99 | |
| 5,112 | 1,154 | 4.43 | |
| 6,021 | 1,306 | 4.61 | |
| 5,760 | 1,298 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masalukot I is 10 to 14, with 608 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 46 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 120 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 396 | 6.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 549 | 9.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 608 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 578 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 523 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 450 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 407 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 411 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 376 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 338 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 296 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 232 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 179 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 118 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 69 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 46 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 64 | 1.11% |
| Total | 5,760 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masalukot I grew from 2,768 in 1990 to 6,836 in 2020, an increase of 4,068 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.67%, or an increase of 1,076 people, from the previous population of 5,760 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,768 | – | |
| 3,607 | 5.08% | |
| 4,786 | 6.25% | |
| 5,125 | 0.95% | |
| 6,025 | 6.07% | |
| 5,760 | -0.85% | |
| 6,836 | 3.67% |
Location
Masalukot I is situated at approximately 13.9372, 121.4290, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.8 meters or 281.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masalukot I 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.