Calasuche, Municipality of Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Milagros |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Population (2020) | 2,816 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2182, 123.5303 (12° 13' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Calasuche is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,816. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calasuche in the 2015 Census was 2,752 broken down into 540 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,772 | 325 | 5.45 | |
| 1,795 | 328 | 5.47 | |
| 2,135 | 397 | 5.38 | |
| 2,363 | 459 | 5.15 | |
| 2,609 | 480 | 5.44 | |
| 2,752 | 540 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Calasuche are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 385 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 291 | 10.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 385 | 13.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 385 | 13.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 305 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 169 | 6.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 161 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 5.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 162 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.47% |
| Total | 2,752 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calasuche grew from 1,772 in 1990 to 2,816 in 2020, an increase of 1,044 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 2,752 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,772 | – | |
| 1,795 | 0.24% | |
| 2,135 | 3.79% | |
| 2,363 | 1.41% | |
| 2,609 | 3.67% | |
| 2,752 | 1.02% | |
| 2,816 | 0.49% |
Location
Calasuche is situated at approximately 12.2182, 123.5303, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calasuche 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.