Divisoria, 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) | 543 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1898, 123.8899 (12° 11' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.0 meters (259.2 feet) |
Divisoria is a barangay in the municipality of Dimasalang, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 543. This represented 2.18% of the total population of Dimasalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Divisoria in the 2015 Census was 844 broken down into 168 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 526 | 106 | 4.96 | |
| 659 | 131 | 5.03 | |
| 616 | 129 | 4.78 | |
| 508 | 107 | 4.75 | |
| 787 | 153 | 5.14 | |
| 844 | 168 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Divisoria is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 3.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 16.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 13.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 3.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 1.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.30% |
| Total | 844 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Divisoria grew from 526 in 1990 to 543 in 2020, an increase of 17 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.87%, or a decrease of 301 people, from the previous population of 844 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 526 | – | |
| 659 | 4.31% | |
| 616 | -1.44% | |
| 508 | -2.62% | |
| 787 | 17.27% | |
| 844 | 1.34% | |
| 543 | -8.87% |
Location
Divisoria is situated at approximately 12.1898, 123.8899, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.0 meters or 259.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Divisoria 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.