Tinigban, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 2,674 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4996, 123.2548 (12° 30' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.4 meters (57.1 feet) |
Tinigban is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,674. This represented 3.03% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tinigban in the 2015 Census was 2,704 broken down into 527 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,617 | 299 | 5.41 | |
| 1,907 | 366 | 5.21 | |
| 2,229 | 418 | 5.33 | |
| 2,245 | 437 | 5.14 | |
| 2,649 | 508 | 5.21 | |
| 2,704 | 527 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tinigban is 5 to 9, with 400 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 78 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 308 | 11.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 400 | 14.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 365 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 357 | 13.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 146 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 141 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 139 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 3.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.41% |
| Total | 2,705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tinigban grew from 1,617 in 1990 to 2,674 in 2020, an increase of 1,057 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.24%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 2,705 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,617 | – | |
| 1,907 | 3.14% | |
| 2,233 | 3.44% | |
| 2,246 | 0.08% | |
| 2,649 | 6.19% | |
| 2,705 | 0.40% | |
| 2,674 | -0.24% |
Location
Tinigban is situated at approximately 12.4996, 123.2548, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.4 meters or 57.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tinigban 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.