Tonga, 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) | 1,042 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0817, 123.2460 (12° 5' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.0 meters (108.3 feet) |
Tonga is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,042. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tonga in the 2015 Census was 927 broken down into 183 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 398 | 73 | 5.45 | |
| 408 | 80 | 5.10 | |
| 691 | 120 | 5.76 | |
| 695 | 131 | 5.31 | |
| 755 | 152 | 4.97 | |
| 927 | 183 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tonga is 10 to 14, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 12.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 11.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 13.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 12.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.08% |
| Total | 927 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tonga grew from 398 in 1990 to 1,042 in 2020, an increase of 644 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.49%, or an increase of 115 people, from the previous population of 927 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 398 | – | |
| 408 | 0.47% | |
| 691 | 11.96% | |
| 695 | 0.08% | |
| 755 | 3.06% | |
| 927 | 3.98% | |
| 1,042 | 2.49% |
Location
Tonga is situated at approximately 12.0817, 123.2460, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.0 meters or 108.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tonga 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.