Naro, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 3,389 |
| Coordinates | 11.8971, 123.6737 (11° 54' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Naro is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,389. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Naro in the 2015 Census was 3,301 broken down into 678 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,076 | 395 | 5.26 | |
| 2,204 | 440 | 5.01 | |
| 2,790 | 507 | 5.50 | |
| 2,937 | 583 | 5.04 | |
| 3,026 | 590 | 5.13 | |
| 3,301 | 678 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Naro is 10 to 14, with 511 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 96 | 2.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 352 | 10.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 463 | 14.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 511 | 15.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 356 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 5.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 210 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 170 | 5.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 192 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 170 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 179 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 3.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 104 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.45% |
| Total | 3,301 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Naro grew from 2,076 in 1990 to 3,389 in 2020, an increase of 1,313 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.56%, or an increase of 88 people, from the previous population of 3,301 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,076 | – | |
| 2,204 | 1.13% | |
| 2,790 | 5.19% | |
| 2,937 | 0.71% | |
| 3,026 | 1.09% | |
| 3,301 | 1.67% | |
| 3,389 | 0.56% |
Location
Naro is situated at approximately 11.8971, 123.6737, in the island of Naro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Naro 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.