Tagpu, 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) | 1,905 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2188, 123.3218 (12° 13' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.5 feet) |
Tagpu is a barangay in the municipality of Mandaon, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,905. This represented 4.32% of the total population of Mandaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagpu in the 2015 Census was 1,872 broken down into 399 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,541 | 301 | 5.12 | |
| 1,489 | 281 | 5.30 | |
| 1,503 | 310 | 4.85 | |
| 1,621 | 329 | 4.93 | |
| 1,721 | 349 | 4.93 | |
| 1,872 | 399 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagpu is 10 to 14, with 285 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 3.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 227 | 12.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 281 | 15.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 285 | 15.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 8.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 6.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 123 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 3.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagpu grew from 1,541 in 1990 to 1,905 in 2020, an increase of 364 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 1,872 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,541 | – | |
| 1,489 | -0.64% | |
| 1,503 | 0.20% | |
| 1,621 | 1.05% | |
| 1,721 | 2.20% | |
| 1,872 | 1.61% | |
| 1,905 | 0.37% |
Location
Tagpu is situated at approximately 12.2188, 123.3218, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tagpu 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.