Aguada, 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) | 1,322 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9823, 124.0313 (11° 59' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.6 meters (211.9 feet) |
Aguada is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,322. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aguada in the 2015 Census was 1,183 broken down into 308 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | 203 | 4.44 | |
| 1,042 | 230 | 4.53 | |
| 1,166 | 241 | 4.84 | |
| 1,182 | 256 | 4.62 | |
| 1,158 | 268 | 4.32 | |
| 1,183 | 308 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aguada is 10 to 14, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 11.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 6.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 4.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 5.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 4.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,183 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aguada grew from 902 in 1990 to 1,322 in 2020, an increase of 420 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 139 people, from the previous population of 1,183 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 902 | – | |
| 1,042 | 2.74% | |
| 1,166 | 2.44% | |
| 1,182 | 0.19% | |
| 1,158 | -0.74% | |
| 1,183 | 0.41% | |
| 1,322 | 2.37% |
Location
Aguada is situated at approximately 11.9823, 124.0313, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.6 meters or 211.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aguada 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.