Alas, Municipality of Mandaon, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mandaon |
| Postal code | 5411 |
| Population (2020) | 2,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2546, 123.3188 (12° 15' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.1 meters (79.1 feet) |
Alas is a barangay in the municipality of Mandaon, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,389. This represented 5.41% of the total population of Mandaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alas in the 2015 Census was 2,271 broken down into 468 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,648 | 300 | 5.49 | |
| 1,790 | 340 | 5.26 | |
| 1,832 | 364 | 5.03 | |
| 2,012 | 399 | 5.04 | |
| 2,085 | 402 | 5.19 | |
| 2,271 | 468 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alas is 5 to 9, with 358 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 270 | 11.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 358 | 15.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 318 | 14.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 9.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 6.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 5.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 134 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 125 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 3.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,271 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alas grew from 1,648 in 1990 to 2,389 in 2020, an increase of 741 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 2,271 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,648 | – | |
| 1,790 | 1.56% | |
| 1,832 | 0.50% | |
| 2,012 | 1.30% | |
| 2,085 | 1.31% | |
| 2,271 | 1.64% | |
| 2,389 | 1.07% |
Location
Alas is situated at approximately 12.2546, 123.3188, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.1 meters or 79.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alas 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.