Luyong Catungan, 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) | 1,109 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3258, 123.6867 (12° 20' North, 123° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.8 meters (101.0 feet) |
Luyong Catungan is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,109. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luyong Catungan in the 2015 Census was 971 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 758 | 128 | 5.92 | |
| 683 | 134 | 5.10 | |
| 769 | 136 | 5.65 | |
| 865 | 162 | 5.34 | |
| 906 | 178 | 5.09 | |
| 971 | 205 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luyong Catungan is 10 to 14, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 10.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 5.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.85% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.93% |
| Total | 971 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luyong Catungan grew from 758 in 1990 to 1,109 in 2020, an increase of 351 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.84%, or an increase of 138 people, from the previous population of 971 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 758 | – | |
| 683 | -1.93% | |
| 769 | 2.58% | |
| 865 | 1.64% | |
| 906 | 1.70% | |
| 971 | 1.33% | |
| 1,109 | 2.84% |
Location
Luyong Catungan is situated at approximately 12.3258, 123.6867, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.8 meters or 101.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luyong Catungan 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.