Boca Engaño, 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) | 1,908 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 12.7754, 123.3126 (12° 47' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Boca Engaño is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,908. This represented 4.53% of the total population of Claveria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boca Engaño in the 2015 Census was 1,976 broken down into 404 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,495 | 261 | 5.73 | |
| 1,533 | 279 | 5.49 | |
| 1,675 | 316 | 5.30 | |
| 1,679 | 318 | 5.28 | |
| 1,876 | 382 | 4.91 | |
| 1,976 | 404 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boca Engaño is 10 to 14, with 281 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 228 | 11.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 274 | 13.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 281 | 14.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 194 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 6.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 5.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 118 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 113 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 3.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.66% |
| Total | 1,976 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boca Engaño grew from 1,495 in 1990 to 1,908 in 2020, an increase of 413 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 68 people, from the previous population of 1,976 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,495 | – | |
| 1,533 | 0.47% | |
| 1,675 | 1.92% | |
| 1,679 | 0.03% | |
| 1,876 | 4.12% | |
| 1,976 | 0.99% | |
| 1,908 | -0.73% |
Location
Boca Engaño is situated at approximately 12.7754, 123.3126, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boca Engaño 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.