Tunga, 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) | 880 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.7431, 124.0548 (11° 45' North, 124° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.9 meters (193.2 feet) |
Tunga is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 880. This represented 5.02% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tunga in the 2015 Census was 847 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 722 | 128 | 5.64 | |
| 728 | 134 | 5.43 | |
| 702 | 150 | 4.68 | |
| 680 | 131 | 5.19 | |
| 783 | 156 | 5.02 | |
| 847 | 172 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tunga is 5 to 9, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 11.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 16.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 14.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 7.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 4.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.24% |
| Total | 847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tunga grew from 722 in 1990 to 880 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 847 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 722 | – | |
| 728 | 0.16% | |
| 702 | -0.78% | |
| 680 | -0.44% | |
| 783 | 5.27% | |
| 847 | 1.51% | |
| 880 | 0.81% |
Location
Tunga is situated at approximately 11.7431, 124.0548, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.9 meters or 193.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tunga 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.