Masaga, Municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Rapu-Rapu |
| Postal code | 4517 |
| Population (2020) | 460 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Batan |
| Coordinates | 13.2478, 124.0576 (13° 15' North, 124° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.4 meters (47.2 feet) |
Masaga is a barangay in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 460. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Rapu-Rapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masaga in the 2015 Census was 517 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 71 | 4.85 | |
| 463 | 88 | 5.26 | |
| 395 | 79 | 5.00 | |
| 451 | 87 | 5.18 | |
| 501 | 96 | 5.22 | |
| 517 | 113 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masaga is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 12.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 11.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.77% |
| Total | 517 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masaga grew from 344 in 1990 to 460 in 2020, an increase of 116 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.43%, or a decrease of 57 people, from the previous population of 517 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | – | |
| 463 | 5.72% | |
| 395 | -3.35% | |
| 451 | 1.85% | |
| 501 | 3.90% | |
| 517 | 0.60% | |
| 460 | -2.43% |
Location
Masaga is situated at approximately 13.2478, 124.0576, in the island of Batan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.4 meters or 47.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masaga 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.