Mabiton, 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) | 2,354 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 12.8310, 123.2660 (12° 50' North, 123° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.8 meters (71.5 feet) |
Mabiton is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,354. This represented 5.59% of the total population of Claveria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabiton in the 2015 Census was 1,998 broken down into 384 households or an average of 5.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,568 | 302 | 5.19 | |
| 1,753 | 352 | 4.98 | |
| 2,064 | 388 | 5.32 | |
| 2,061 | 360 | 5.73 | |
| 2,032 | 433 | 4.69 | |
| 1,998 | 384 | 5.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabiton is 10 to 14, with 315 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 209 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 284 | 14.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 315 | 15.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 201 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 6.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 5.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.00% |
| Total | 1,998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabiton grew from 1,568 in 1990 to 2,354 in 2020, an increase of 786 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.51%, or an increase of 356 people, from the previous population of 1,998 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,568 | – | |
| 1,753 | 2.11% | |
| 2,064 | 3.56% | |
| 2,061 | -0.02% | |
| 2,032 | -0.51% | |
| 1,998 | -0.32% | |
| 2,354 | 3.51% |
Location
Mabiton is situated at approximately 12.8310, 123.2660, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.8 meters or 71.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mabiton 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.