Casamongan, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 732 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0860, 123.3317 (12° 5' North, 123° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Casamongan is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 732. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casamongan in the 2015 Census was 779 broken down into 143 households or an average of 5.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 79 | 5.16 | |
| 471 | 95 | 4.96 | |
| 536 | 100 | 5.36 | |
| 585 | 117 | 5.00 | |
| 720 | 139 | 5.18 | |
| 779 | 143 | 5.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casamongan is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 13.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 11.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.90% |
| Total | 779 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casamongan grew from 408 in 1990 to 732 in 2020, an increase of 324 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.30%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 779 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 408 | – | |
| 471 | 2.73% | |
| 536 | 2.81% | |
| 585 | 1.21% | |
| 720 | 7.85% | |
| 779 | 1.51% | |
| 732 | -1.30% |
Location
Casamongan is situated at approximately 12.0860, 123.3317, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casamongan 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.