Iligan, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 5407 |
| Population (2020) | 920 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.7453, 124.0382 (11° 45' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.8 meters (71.5 feet) |
Iligan is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 920. This represented 5.25% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Iligan in the 2015 Census was 998 broken down into 219 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 174 | 4.97 | |
| 890 | 163 | 5.46 | |
| 866 | 163 | 5.31 | |
| 877 | 182 | 4.82 | |
| 882 | 204 | 4.32 | |
| 998 | 219 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iligan is 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 10.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 13.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 11.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 4.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.50% |
| Total | 998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iligan grew from 865 in 1990 to 920 in 2020, an increase of 55 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.70%, or a decrease of 78 people, from the previous population of 998 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 865 | – | |
| 890 | 0.54% | |
| 866 | -0.58% | |
| 877 | 0.17% | |
| 882 | 0.21% | |
| 998 | 2.38% | |
| 920 | -1.70% |
Location
Iligan is situated at approximately 11.7453, 124.0382, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.8 meters or 71.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Iligan 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.