Salvacion, 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) | 1,296 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0765, 123.3219 (12° 5' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.5 meters (77.1 feet) |
Salvacion is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,296. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvacion in the 2015 Census was 1,255 broken down into 243 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 | 132 | 5.82 | |
| 922 | 156 | 5.91 | |
| 1,159 | 182 | 6.37 | |
| 1,157 | 194 | 5.96 | |
| 1,134 | 199 | 5.70 | |
| 1,255 | 243 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvacion is 10 to 14, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 10.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 182 | 14.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 188 | 14.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 149 | 11.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 6.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 5.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,255 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvacion grew from 768 in 1990 to 1,296 in 2020, an increase of 528 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,255 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 768 | – | |
| 922 | 3.48% | |
| 1,159 | 5.03% | |
| 1,157 | -0.02% | |
| 1,134 | -0.73% | |
| 1,255 | 1.95% | |
| 1,296 | 0.68% |
Location
Salvacion is situated at approximately 12.0765, 123.3219, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.5 meters or 77.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salvacion 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.