Mapitogo, 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) | 424 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0629, 123.2761 (12° 4' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.4 meters (145.7 feet) |
Mapitogo is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 424. This represented 1.06% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapitogo in the 2015 Census was 423 broken down into 75 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 34 | 6.21 | |
| 265 | 47 | 5.64 | |
| 390 | 65 | 6.00 | |
| 381 | 65 | 5.86 | |
| 372 | 73 | 5.10 | |
| 423 | 75 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapitogo is 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 11.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 14.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 1.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.47% |
| Total | 423 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapitogo grew from 211 in 1990 to 424 in 2020, an increase of 213 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.05%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 423 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | – | |
| 265 | 4.36% | |
| 390 | 8.64% | |
| 381 | -0.32% | |
| 372 | -0.87% | |
| 423 | 2.48% | |
| 424 | 0.05% |
Location
Mapitogo is situated at approximately 12.0629, 123.2761, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.4 meters or 145.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapitogo 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.