Quezon, 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) | 1,921 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9467, 123.9661 (11° 57' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.3 meters (92.8 feet) |
Quezon is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,921. This represented 3.79% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Quezon in the 2015 Census was 2,004 broken down into 398 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 983 | 205 | 4.80 | |
| 1,341 | 265 | 5.06 | |
| 1,448 | 295 | 4.91 | |
| 1,823 | 375 | 4.86 | |
| 1,942 | 388 | 5.01 | |
| 2,004 | 398 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Quezon is 5 to 9, with 304 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 218 | 10.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 304 | 15.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 262 | 13.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 5.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 4.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 4.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.65% |
| Total | 2,004 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Quezon grew from 983 in 1990 to 1,921 in 2020, an increase of 938 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.89%, or a decrease of 83 people, from the previous population of 2,004 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 983 | – | |
| 1,341 | 5.99% | |
| 1,448 | 1.66% | |
| 1,823 | 3.23% | |
| 1,942 | 2.33% | |
| 2,004 | 0.60% | |
| 1,921 | -0.89% |
Location
Quezon is situated at approximately 11.9467, 123.9661, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.3 meters or 92.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Quezon 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.