Mapuyo, 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) | 569 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2248, 123.6488 (12° 13' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 303.9 meters (997.0 feet) |
Mapuyo is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 569. This represented 1.39% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapuyo in the 2015 Census was 510 broken down into 100 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 58 | 4.53 | |
| 225 | 51 | 4.41 | |
| 307 | 55 | 5.58 | |
| 397 | 70 | 5.67 | |
| 400 | 69 | 5.80 | |
| 510 | 100 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapuyo is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 13.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 16.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 14.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 3.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 3.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.20% |
| Total | 510 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapuyo grew from 263 in 1990 to 569 in 2020, an increase of 306 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.33%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 510 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | – | |
| 225 | -2.88% | |
| 307 | 6.89% | |
| 397 | 3.61% | |
| 400 | 0.27% | |
| 510 | 4.73% | |
| 569 | 2.33% |
Location
Mapuyo is situated at approximately 12.2248, 123.6488, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 303.9 meters or 997.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapuyo 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.