Danao, 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) | 1,326 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9350, 123.1501 (11° 56' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Danao is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,326. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Danao in the 2015 Census was 1,419 broken down into 284 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | 142 | 5.36 | |
| 766 | 156 | 4.91 | |
| 823 | 170 | 4.84 | |
| 1,070 | 212 | 5.05 | |
| 1,349 | 267 | 5.05 | |
| 1,419 | 284 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Danao is 10 to 14, with 215 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 198 | 13.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 215 | 15.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 155 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 5.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 5.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.92% |
| Total | 1,419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Danao grew from 761 in 1990 to 1,326 in 2020, an increase of 565 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.42%, or a decrease of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,419 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 761 | – | |
| 766 | 0.12% | |
| 823 | 1.55% | |
| 1,070 | 3.69% | |
| 1,349 | 8.80% | |
| 1,419 | 0.97% | |
| 1,326 | -1.42% |
Location
Danao is situated at approximately 11.9350, 123.1501, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Danao 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.