Masbaranon, 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) | 1,570 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.7792, 124.0172 (11° 47' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Masbaranon is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,570. This represented 8.95% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masbaranon in the 2015 Census was 1,521 broken down into 344 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,565 | 332 | 4.71 | |
| 1,650 | 334 | 4.94 | |
| 1,578 | 357 | 4.42 | |
| 1,576 | 339 | 4.65 | |
| 1,506 | 342 | 4.40 | |
| 1,521 | 344 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masbaranon is 5 to 9, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 196 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 190 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 155 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.99% |
| Total | 1,521 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masbaranon grew from 1,565 in 1990 to 1,570 in 2020, an increase of 5 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,521 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,565 | – | |
| 1,650 | 1.00% | |
| 1,578 | -0.95% | |
| 1,576 | -0.02% | |
| 1,506 | -1.64% | |
| 1,521 | 0.19% | |
| 1,570 | 0.67% |
Location
Masbaranon is situated at approximately 11.7792, 124.0172, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masbaranon 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.