Ubo, 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) | 1,669 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9705, 123.1716 (11° 58' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.7 meters (117.1 feet) |
Ubo is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,669. This represented 4.16% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ubo in the 2015 Census was 1,504 broken down into 337 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | 141 | 5.82 | |
| 878 | 158 | 5.56 | |
| 976 | 188 | 5.19 | |
| 1,219 | 262 | 4.65 | |
| 1,368 | 310 | 4.41 | |
| 1,504 | 337 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ubo is 1 to 4, with 200 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 200 | 13.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 198 | 13.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 12.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 3.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.66% |
| Total | 1,504 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ubo grew from 820 in 1990 to 1,669 in 2020, an increase of 849 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 165 people, from the previous population of 1,504 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 820 | – | |
| 878 | 1.29% | |
| 976 | 2.29% | |
| 1,219 | 3.11% | |
| 1,368 | 4.29% | |
| 1,504 | 1.82% | |
| 1,669 | 2.22% |
Location
Ubo is situated at approximately 11.9705, 123.1716, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.7 meters or 117.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ubo 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.