Mintac, 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) | 1,150 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9439, 124.0174 (11° 57' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.9 meters (163.7 feet) |
Mintac is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,150. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mintac in the 2015 Census was 1,297 broken down into 278 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 910 | 163 | 5.58 | |
| 871 | 199 | 4.38 | |
| 1,124 | 210 | 5.35 | |
| 1,191 | 234 | 5.09 | |
| 1,221 | 245 | 4.98 | |
| 1,297 | 278 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mintac is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 13.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 13.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 4.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 4.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,297 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mintac grew from 910 in 1990 to 1,150 in 2020, an increase of 240 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.50%, or a decrease of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,297 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 910 | – | |
| 871 | -0.82% | |
| 1,124 | 5.62% | |
| 1,191 | 0.80% | |
| 1,221 | 0.91% | |
| 1,297 | 1.16% | |
| 1,150 | -2.50% |
Location
Mintac is situated at approximately 11.9439, 124.0174, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.9 meters or 163.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mintac 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.