Mapiña, 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) | 1,413 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3818, 123.5248 (12° 23' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.1 meters (216.9 feet) |
Mapiña is a barangay in Masbate City, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,413. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Masbate City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapiña in the 2015 Census was 1,543 broken down into 319 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 841 | 160 | 5.26 | |
| 875 | 150 | 5.83 | |
| 995 | 186 | 5.35 | |
| 1,240 | 245 | 5.06 | |
| 1,309 | 270 | 4.85 | |
| 1,543 | 319 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapiña is 5 to 9, with 243 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 11.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 243 | 15.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 236 | 15.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 6.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 4.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 5.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 4.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 3.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 3.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.43% |
| Total | 1,543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapiña grew from 841 in 1990 to 1,413 in 2020, an increase of 572 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.84%, or a decrease of 130 people, from the previous population of 1,543 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 841 | – | |
| 875 | 0.75% | |
| 995 | 2.79% | |
| 1,240 | 3.08% | |
| 1,309 | 1.99% | |
| 1,543 | 3.18% | |
| 1,413 | -1.84% |
Location
Mapiña is situated at approximately 12.3818, 123.5248, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.1 meters or 216.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapiña 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.