Bapor, City of Masbate, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| City | Masbate City |
| Postal code | 5400 |
| Population (2020) | 1,446 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3691, 123.6174 (12° 22' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Bapor, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in Masbate City, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,446. This represented 1.38% of the total population of Masbate City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bapor in the 2015 Census was 1,325 broken down into 284 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,528 | 271 | 5.64 | |
| 1,447 | 271 | 5.34 | |
| 1,417 | 278 | 5.10 | |
| 1,326 | 247 | 5.37 | |
| 1,302 | 284 | 4.58 | |
| 1,325 | 284 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bapor is 10 to 14, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 159 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 11.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,381 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bapor fell from 1,550 in 1990 to 1,446 in 2020, a decrease of 104 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.97%, or an increase of 65 people, from the previous population of 1,381 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,550 | – | |
| 1,447 | -1.28% | |
| 1,433 | -0.21% | |
| 1,369 | -0.63% | |
| 1,327 | -1.13% | |
| 1,381 | 0.76% | |
| 1,446 | 0.97% |
Location
Bapor is situated at approximately 12.3691, 123.6174, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bapor 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.