Madamba, 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) | 1,279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9888, 124.0176 (11° 59' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Madamba is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,279. This represented 2.53% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Madamba in the 2015 Census was 1,308 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 982 | 232 | 4.23 | |
| 1,251 | 279 | 4.48 | |
| 1,197 | 270 | 4.43 | |
| 1,218 | 270 | 4.51 | |
| 1,290 | 282 | 4.57 | |
| 1,308 | 311 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Madamba is 15 to 19, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 11.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 7.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 5.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 4.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 4.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 6.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.38% |
| Total | 1,308 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Madamba grew from 982 in 1990 to 1,279 in 2020, an increase of 297 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.47%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,308 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 982 | – | |
| 1,251 | 4.64% | |
| 1,197 | -0.94% | |
| 1,218 | 0.24% | |
| 1,290 | 2.11% | |
| 1,308 | 0.26% | |
| 1,279 | -0.47% |
Location
Madamba is situated at approximately 11.9888, 124.0176, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Madamba 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.