Ubongan Dacu, 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) | 1,232 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4384, 123.5469 (12° 26' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.6 meters (100.4 feet) |
Ubongan Dacu is a barangay in Masbate City, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,232. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Masbate City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ubongan Dacu in the 2015 Census was 1,267 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 787 | 151 | 5.21 | |
| 846 | 139 | 6.09 | |
| 1,011 | 178 | 5.68 | |
| 1,068 | 190 | 5.62 | |
| 850 | 176 | 4.83 | |
| 1,267 | 263 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ubongan Dacu is 10 to 14, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 10.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 12.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 14.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 12.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 10.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 4.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.39% |
| Total | 1,267 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ubongan Dacu grew from 787 in 1990 to 1,232 in 2020, an increase of 445 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.59%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 1,267 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 787 | – | |
| 846 | 1.36% | |
| 1,011 | 3.89% | |
| 1,068 | 0.76% | |
| 850 | -7.97% | |
| 1,267 | 7.90% | |
| 1,232 | -0.59% |
Location
Ubongan Dacu is situated at approximately 12.4384, 123.5469, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.6 meters or 100.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ubongan Dacu 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.