Tigbao, 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) | 3,593 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1501, 123.5882 (12° 9' North, 123° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Tigbao is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,593. This represented 6.24% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbao in the 2015 Census was 2,764 broken down into 586 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,172 | 386 | 5.63 | |
| 2,678 | 522 | 5.13 | |
| 2,923 | 574 | 5.09 | |
| 2,882 | 521 | 5.53 | |
| 2,688 | 550 | 4.89 | |
| 2,764 | 586 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbao is 5 to 9, with 423 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 94 | 3.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 304 | 11.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 423 | 15.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 420 | 15.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 278 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 158 | 5.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 166 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 5.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 150 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 125 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 106 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,764 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbao grew from 2,172 in 1990 to 3,593 in 2020, an increase of 1,421 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.68%, or an increase of 829 people, from the previous population of 2,764 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,172 | – | |
| 2,678 | 4.00% | |
| 2,923 | 1.89% | |
| 2,882 | -0.19% | |
| 2,688 | -2.50% | |
| 2,764 | 0.53% | |
| 3,593 | 5.68% |
Location
Tigbao is situated at approximately 12.1501, 123.5882, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigbao 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.