Masikap, Municipality of Real, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Real |
| Postal code | 4335 |
| Population (2020) | 276 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.3670, 121.5867 (14° 22' North, 121° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 379.3 meters (1,244.4 feet) |
Masikap is a barangay in the municipality of Real, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 276. This represented 0.71% of the total population of Real.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masikap in the 2015 Census was 376 broken down into 84 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 611 | 119 | 5.13 | |
| 298 | 54 | 5.52 | |
| 598 | 117 | 5.11 | |
| 702 | 166 | 4.23 | |
| 376 | 84 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masikap is 10 to 14, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 14.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 4.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 7.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 7.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 376 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masikap fell from 611 in 1995 to 276 in 2020, a decrease of 335 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.30%, or a decrease of 100 people, from the previous population of 376 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 611 | – | |
| 298 | -14.27% | |
| 598 | 10.08% | |
| 702 | 6.01% | |
| 376 | -11.21% | |
| 276 | -6.30% |
Location
Masikap is situated at approximately 14.3670, 121.5867, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 379.3 meters or 1,244.4 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.