Costa Rica, Municipality of Batuan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Batuan |
| Postal code | 5415 |
| Population (2020) | 852 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4288, 123.7246 (12° 26' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 94.9 meters (311.3 feet) |
Costa Rica is a barangay in the municipality of Batuan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 852. This represented 5.83% of the total population of Batuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Costa Rica in the 2015 Census was 1,067 broken down into 246 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 836 | 168 | 4.98 | |
| 896 | 155 | 5.78 | |
| 881 | 161 | 5.47 | |
| 884 | 203 | 4.35 | |
| 1,013 | 212 | 4.78 | |
| 1,067 | 246 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Costa Rica is 5 to 9, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 9.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 162 | 15.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 12.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 4.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.66% |
| Total | 1,067 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Costa Rica grew from 836 in 1990 to 852 in 2020, an increase of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.63%, or a decrease of 215 people, from the previous population of 1,067 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 836 | – | |
| 896 | 1.31% | |
| 881 | -0.36% | |
| 884 | 0.05% | |
| 1,013 | 5.08% | |
| 1,067 | 0.99% | |
| 852 | -4.63% |
Location
Costa Rica is situated at approximately 12.4288, 123.7246, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 94.9 meters or 311.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Costa Rica 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.