Divisoria, 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) | 579 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9272, 123.9799 (11° 56' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.3 meters (122.4 feet) |
Divisoria is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 579. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Divisoria in the 2015 Census was 724 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | 111 | 4.85 | |
| 593 | 127 | 4.67 | |
| 759 | 150 | 5.06 | |
| 762 | 153 | 4.98 | |
| 723 | 164 | 4.41 | |
| 724 | 167 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Divisoria is 5 to 9, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 11.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 15.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 5.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 5.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 6.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.10% |
| Total | 724 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Divisoria grew from 538 in 1990 to 579 in 2020, an increase of 41 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.60%, or a decrease of 145 people, from the previous population of 724 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 538 | – | |
| 593 | 1.84% | |
| 759 | 5.43% | |
| 762 | 0.05% | |
| 723 | -1.89% | |
| 724 | 0.03% | |
| 579 | -4.60% |
Location
Divisoria is situated at approximately 11.9272, 123.9799, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.3 meters or 122.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Divisoria 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.