Tuburan, 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) | 1,607 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0456, 123.8035 (12° 3' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.0 meters (141.1 feet) |
Tuburan is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,607. This represented 2.32% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tuburan in the 2015 Census was 1,480 broken down into 320 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 172 | 4.94 | |
| 1,192 | 245 | 4.87 | |
| 1,243 | 250 | 4.97 | |
| 1,422 | 323 | 4.40 | |
| 1,603 | 332 | 4.83 | |
| 1,480 | 320 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuburan is 5 to 9, with 216 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 10.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 216 | 14.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 210 | 14.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 6.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 2.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.47% |
| Total | 1,480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tuburan grew from 849 in 1990 to 1,607 in 2020, an increase of 758 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 1,480 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 849 | – | |
| 1,192 | 6.56% | |
| 1,243 | 0.90% | |
| 1,422 | 1.87% | |
| 1,603 | 4.46% | |
| 1,480 | -1.51% | |
| 1,607 | 1.75% |
Location
Tuburan is situated at approximately 12.0456, 123.8035, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.0 meters or 141.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tuburan 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.