Peña Island, 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) | 2,728 |
| Coordinates | 12.0204, 123.6357 (12° 1' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Peña Island is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,728. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Peña Island in the 2015 Census was 2,758 broken down into 567 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | 228 | 5.33 | |
| 1,662 | 312 | 5.33 | |
| 2,378 | 468 | 5.08 | |
| 2,639 | 526 | 5.02 | |
| 2,199 | 470 | 4.68 | |
| 2,758 | 567 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Peña Island is 5 to 9, with 356 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 315 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 356 | 12.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 347 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 341 | 12.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 277 | 10.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 208 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 180 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 5.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 136 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 2.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.33% |
| Total | 2,758 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Peña Island grew from 1,216 in 1990 to 2,728 in 2020, an increase of 1,512 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.23%, or a decrease of 30 people, from the previous population of 2,758 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | – | |
| 1,662 | 6.03% | |
| 2,378 | 7.98% | |
| 2,639 | 1.45% | |
| 2,199 | -6.42% | |
| 2,758 | 4.41% | |
| 2,728 | -0.23% |
Location
Peña Island is situated at approximately 12.0204, 123.6357. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Peña Island does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.