Cabrera, Municipality of Dimasalang, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Dimasalang |
| Postal code | 5403 |
| Population (2020) | 408 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0983, 123.8579 (12° 6' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.1 meters (105.3 feet) |
Cabrera is a barangay in the municipality of Dimasalang, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 408. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Dimasalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabrera in the 2015 Census was 415 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 24 | 5.46 | |
| 203 | 40 | 5.08 | |
| 180 | 35 | 5.14 | |
| 95 | 23 | 4.13 | |
| 364 | 80 | 4.55 | |
| 415 | 103 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabrera is 1 to 4, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 14.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 12.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 3.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total | 415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabrera grew from 131 in 1990 to 408 in 2020, an increase of 277 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.36%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 415 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | – | |
| 203 | 8.55% | |
| 180 | -2.55% | |
| 95 | -8.44% | |
| 364 | 63.06% | |
| 415 | 2.53% | |
| 408 | -0.36% |
Location
Cabrera is situated at approximately 12.0983, 123.8579, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.1 meters or 105.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabrera 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.