Mabuhay, 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) | 925 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9476, 123.1877 (11° 57' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (49.9 feet) |
Mabuhay, formerly Bongcanaway III, is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 925. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabuhay in the 2015 Census was 865 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | 106 | 5.97 | |
| 424 | 97 | 4.37 | |
| 667 | 118 | 5.65 | |
| 716 | 141 | 5.08 | |
| 851 | 183 | 4.65 | |
| 865 | 190 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabuhay is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 14.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 15.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 8.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 5.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 5.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 3.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.04% |
| Total | 865 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabuhay grew from 633 in 1990 to 925 in 2020, an increase of 292 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.42%, or an increase of 60 people, from the previous population of 865 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | – | |
| 424 | -7.23% | |
| 667 | 10.20% | |
| 716 | 0.98% | |
| 851 | 6.49% | |
| 865 | 0.31% | |
| 925 | 1.42% |
Location
Mabuhay is situated at approximately 11.9476, 123.1877, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 49.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mabuhay 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.