Abaca, Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cataingan |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Population (2020) | 608 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0567, 123.9573 (12° 3' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 200.1 meters (656.5 feet) |
Abaca is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 608. This represented 1.20% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaca in the 2015 Census was 610 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 98 | 4.72 | |
| 472 | 103 | 4.58 | |
| 515 | 103 | 5.00 | |
| 469 | 91 | 5.15 | |
| 471 | 100 | 4.71 | |
| 610 | 132 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaca is 5 to 9, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 11.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 15.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 10.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 3.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.98% |
| Total | 610 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaca grew from 463 in 1990 to 608 in 2020, an increase of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.07%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 610 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 463 | – | |
| 472 | 0.36% | |
| 515 | 1.89% | |
| 469 | -1.28% | |
| 471 | 0.16% | |
| 610 | 5.05% | |
| 608 | -0.07% |
Location
Abaca is situated at approximately 12.0567, 123.9573, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 200.1 meters or 656.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaca 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.