Albasan, Municipality of Claveria, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Claveria |
| Postal code | 5419 |
| Population (2020) | 1,081 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 12.9218, 123.1186 (12° 55' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.3 meters (50.2 feet) |
Albasan is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,081. This represented 2.57% of the total population of Claveria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Albasan in the 2015 Census was 1,272 broken down into 315 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 149 | 5.38 | |
| 1,011 | 195 | 5.18 | |
| 991 | 207 | 4.79 | |
| 1,084 | 228 | 4.75 | |
| 1,268 | 260 | 4.88 | |
| 1,272 | 315 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Albasan is 5 to 9, with 158 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 | 53 | 4.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 10.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 12.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 11.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 11.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 4.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 4.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.55% |
| Total | 1,272 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Albasan grew from 802 in 1990 to 1,081 in 2020, an increase of 279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.37%, or a decrease of 191 people, from the previous population of 1,272 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | – | |
| 1,011 | 4.43% | |
| 991 | -0.43% | |
| 1,084 | 1.24% | |
| 1,268 | 5.87% | |
| 1,272 | 0.06% | |
| 1,081 | -3.37% |
Location
Albasan is situated at approximately 12.9218, 123.1186, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.3 meters or 50.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Albasan 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.