Chimenea, 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) | 397 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9651, 123.9296 (11° 58' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.9 meters (186.7 feet) |
Chimenea is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 397. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Chimenea in the 2015 Census was 448 broken down into 106 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 101 | 5.03 | |
| 501 | 100 | 5.01 | |
| 664 | 127 | 5.23 | |
| 572 | 115 | 4.97 | |
| 441 | 93 | 4.74 | |
| 448 | 106 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Chimenea is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 3.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 11.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 13.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 15.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 8.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 6.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 3.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 2.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 6.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 3.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.12% |
| Total | 448 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Chimenea fell from 508 in 1990 to 397 in 2020, a decrease of 111 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.51%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 448 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 508 | – | |
| 501 | -0.26% | |
| 664 | 6.23% | |
| 572 | -2.04% | |
| 441 | -9.03% | |
| 448 | 0.30% | |
| 397 | -2.51% |
Location
Chimenea is situated at approximately 11.9651, 123.9296, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.9 meters or 186.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Chimenea 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.