Igang, City of Masbate, Province of Masbate
Type | barangay |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
Province | Masbate |
City | Masbate City |
Postal code | 5400 |
Population (2020) | 2,045 |
Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
Coordinates | 12.3117, 123.5294 (12° 19' North, 123° 32' East) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.4 meters (171.9 feet) |
Igang is a barangay in Masbate City, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,045. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Masbate City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Igang in the 2015 Census was 1,771 broken down into 405 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
1,080 | 207 | 5.22 | |
1,247 | 226 | 5.52 | |
1,232 | 231 | 5.33 | |
1,423 | 272 | 5.23 | |
1,182 | 222 | 5.32 | |
1,771 | 405 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Igang is 5 to 9, with 285 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 40 | 2.26% |
1 to 4 | 244 | 13.78% |
5 to 9 | 285 | 16.09% |
10 to 14 | 248 | 14.00% |
15 to 19 | 154 | 8.70% |
20 to 24 | 127 | 7.17% |
25 to 29 | 111 | 6.27% |
30 to 34 | 109 | 6.15% |
35 to 39 | 102 | 5.76% |
40 to 44 | 68 | 3.84% |
45 to 49 | 79 | 4.46% |
50 to 54 | 68 | 3.84% |
55 to 59 | 48 | 2.71% |
60 to 64 | 34 | 1.92% |
65 to 69 | 19 | 1.07% |
70 to 74 | 16 | 0.90% |
75 to 79 | 13 | 0.73% |
80 and over | 6 | 0.34% |
Total | 1,771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Igang grew from 1,080 in 1990 to 2,045 in 2020, an increase of 965 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.07%, or an increase of 274 people, from the previous population of 1,771 in 2015.
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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1,080 | – | |
1,247 | 2.73% | |
1,232 | -0.26% | |
1,423 | 2.01% | |
1,182 | -6.53% | |
1,771 | 8.00% | |
2,045 | 3.07% |
Location
Igang is situated at approximately 12.3117, 123.5294, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.4 meters or 171.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Igang 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.