Barag, Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mobo |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Population (2020) | 525 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2161, 123.6613 (12° 13' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 396.8 meters (1,301.8 feet) |
Barag is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 525. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barag in the 2015 Census was 499 broken down into 91 households or an average of 5.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 58 | 4.84 | |
| 221 | 45 | 4.91 | |
| 251 | 45 | 5.58 | |
| 407 | 68 | 5.99 | |
| 354 | 62 | 5.71 | |
| 499 | 91 | 5.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barag is 5 to 9, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 15.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 16.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 14.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 13.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 3.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.40% |
| Total | 499 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barag grew from 281 in 1990 to 525 in 2020, an increase of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 499 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 221 | -4.40% | |
| 251 | 2.77% | |
| 407 | 6.89% | |
| 354 | -4.95% | |
| 499 | 6.75% | |
| 525 | 1.07% |
Location
Barag is situated at approximately 12.2161, 123.6613, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 396.8 meters or 1,301.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barag 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.