R. M. Magbalon, 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) | 854 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0459, 123.7540 (12° 3' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.9 meters (75.1 feet) |
R. M. Magbalon, formerly Bebinan, is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 854. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of R. M. Magbalon in the 2015 Census was 954 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | 129 | 5.43 | |
| 849 | 148 | 5.74 | |
| 898 | 164 | 5.48 | |
| 821 | 172 | 4.77 | |
| 893 | 183 | 4.88 | |
| 954 | 230 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in R. M. Magbalon is 5 to 9, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 3.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 11.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 15.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 12.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 7.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 3.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.63% |
| Total | 954 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of R. M. Magbalon grew from 701 in 1990 to 854 in 2020, an increase of 153 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.30%, or a decrease of 100 people, from the previous population of 954 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | – | |
| 849 | 3.65% | |
| 898 | 1.21% | |
| 821 | -1.23% | |
| 893 | 3.11% | |
| 954 | 1.27% | |
| 854 | -2.30% |
Location
R. M. Magbalon is situated at approximately 12.0459, 123.7540, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.9 meters or 75.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
R. M. Magbalon 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.