Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Asid Gulf [Visayan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 565.30 km2 (218.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,538 |
| Density (2020) | 102 / km2 (264 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 13' North, 123° 30' East (12.2182, 123.5082) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.3 feet) |
Milagros is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 565.30 square kilometers or 218.26 square miles which constitutes 13.66% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,538. This represented 6.33% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.95% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 102 inhabitants per square kilometer or 264 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Milagros has 27 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacolod | 5.82% | 3,350 | 3,631 | -7.74% | -1.68% |
| Bangad | 8.75% | 5,033 | 4,269 | 17.90% | 3.53% |
| Bara | 3.61% | 2,079 | 2,260 | -8.01% | -1.74% |
| Bonbon | 1.44% | 826 | 905 | -8.73% | -1.90% |
| Calasuche | 4.89% | 2,816 | 2,752 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Calumpang | 3.40% | 1,954 | 2,163 | -9.66% | -2.12% |
| Capaculan | 3.18% | 1,828 | 1,955 | -6.50% | -1.40% |
| Cayabon | 3.84% | 2,211 | 2,105 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Guinluthangan | 1.45% | 837 | 1,030 | -18.74% | -4.27% |
| Jamorawon | 7.15% | 4,114 | 3,927 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
| Magsalangi | 4.69% | 2,701 | 3,177 | -14.98% | -3.36% |
| Matagbac | 2.85% | 1,637 | 1,799 | -9.01% | -1.97% |
| Matanglad | 0.86% | 495 | 505 | -1.98% | -0.42% |
| Matiporon | 2.29% | 1,315 | 1,251 | 5.12% | 1.06% |
| Moises R. Espinosa | 1.82% | 1,049 | 1,194 | -12.14% | -2.69% |
| Narangasan | 4.61% | 2,650 | 2,550 | 3.92% | 0.81% |
| Pamangpangon | 1.71% | 984 | 642 | 53.27% | 9.40% |
| Paraiso | 6.24% | 3,590 | 3,832 | -6.32% | -1.36% |
| Poblacion East | 4.59% | 2,642 | 2,480 | 6.53% | 1.34% |
| Poblacion West | 6.96% | 4,006 | 4,106 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| San Antonio | 1.69% | 974 | 1,210 | -19.50% | -4.46% |
| San Carlos | 1.58% | 910 | 959 | -5.11% | -1.10% |
| Sawmill | 2.31% | 1,327 | 1,435 | -7.53% | -1.63% |
| Tagbon | 3.14% | 1,806 | 1,749 | 3.26% | 0.68% |
| Tawad | 2.86% | 1,646 | 1,619 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| Tigbao | 6.24% | 3,593 | 2,764 | 29.99% | 5.68% |
| Tinaclipan | 2.02% | 1,165 | 1,204 | -3.24% | -0.69% |
| Milagros Total | 57,538 | 57,473 | 0.11% | 0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Milagros for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱166,381,497.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91,867,759.86 | – |
| 2010 | 98,304,721.24 | 7.01% |
| 2011 | 106,087,100.69 | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 103,738,244.88 | -2.21% |
| 2013 | 117,687,657.74 | 13.45% |
| 2014 | 132,545,101.95 | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 151,044,458.13 | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 166,381,497.15 | 10.15% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Milagros in the 2015 Census was 57,217 broken down into 11,494 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,199 | 6,085 | 5.46 | |
| 38,862 | 7,284 | 5.34 | |
| 44,488 | 8,304 | 5.36 | |
| 48,091 | 9,050 | 5.31 | |
| 52,419 | 10,290 | 5.09 | |
| 57,217 | 11,494 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Milagros is 5 to 9, with 8,124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 397 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,523 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,684 | 11.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,124 | 14.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,821 | 13.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,246 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,467 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,666 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,370 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,966 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,703 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,469 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,086 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,757 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,267 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 847 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 611 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 469 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 397 | 0.69% |
| Total | 57,473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Milagros grew from 6,674 in 1903 to 57,538 in 2020, an increase of 50,864 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 65 people, from the previous population of 57,473 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,674 | – | |
| 10,521 | 2.92% | |
| 30,171 | 5.41% | |
| 33,502 | 1.08% | |
| 17,048 | -5.77% | |
| 24,480 | 3.60% | |
| 24,630 | 0.12% | |
| 28,496 | 2.96% | |
| 33,305 | 1.57% | |
| 38,925 | 2.96% | |
| 44,575 | 2.95% | |
| 48,185 | 1.08% | |
| 52,619 | 3.26% | |
| 57,473 | 1.69% | |
| 57,538 | 0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Milagros for the year 2019 was 34,532, broken down into 17,384 males and 17,148 females.
Location
The municipal center of Milagros is situated at approximately 12° 13' North, 123° 30' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Milagros are Masbate City, Masbate, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Roxas City, Capiz, Ligao, Albay, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are Mobo, Masbate, Mandaon, Masbate, Baleno, Masbate, Uson, Masbate, Aroroy, Masbate, and Batuan, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 379.29 kilometers (235.68 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mobo, Masbate, 20.97 kilometers (13.03 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Mandaon, Masbate, 24.32 kilometers (15.11 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Baleno, Masbate, 28.00 kilometers (17.40 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Uson, Masbate, 30.06 kilometers (18.68 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Aroroy, Masbate, 34.64 kilometers (21.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Batuan, Masbate, 37.25 kilometers (23.15 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 20.67 kilometers (12.84 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 99.23 kilometers (61.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 104.76 kilometers (65.10 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 108.19 kilometers (67.22 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 113.21 kilometers (70.34 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 119.43 kilometers (74.21 miles) to the East (S82°E)
Distance from Manila: 379.29 kilometers (235.68 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.