Recodo, 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) | 2,155 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9496, 123.7288 (11° 57' North, 123° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Recodo is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,155. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Recodo in the 2015 Census was 2,087 broken down into 485 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,885 | 380 | 4.96 | |
| 1,845 | 380 | 4.86 | |
| 2,024 | 404 | 5.01 | |
| 1,966 | 426 | 4.62 | |
| 2,139 | 486 | 4.40 | |
| 2,087 | 485 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Recodo is 5 to 9, with 295 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 11.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 295 | 14.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 282 | 13.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 7.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 151 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 142 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 105 | 5.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 5.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 97 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.53% |
| Total | 2,087 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Recodo grew from 1,885 in 1990 to 2,155 in 2020, an increase of 270 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 2,087 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,885 | – | |
| 1,845 | -0.40% | |
| 2,024 | 2.01% | |
| 1,966 | -0.40% | |
| 2,139 | 3.12% | |
| 2,087 | -0.47% | |
| 2,155 | 0.68% |
Location
Recodo is situated at approximately 11.9496, 123.7288, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Recodo 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.