Famosa, Municipality of Monreal, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Monreal |
| Postal code | 5418 |
| Population (2020) | 1,257 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.6378, 123.6857 (12° 38' North, 123° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.6 meters (47.9 feet) |
Famosa is a barangay in the municipality of Monreal, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,257. This represented 5.00% of the total population of Monreal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Famosa in the 2015 Census was 1,160 broken down into 232 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 677 | 121 | 5.60 | |
| 652 | 133 | 4.90 | |
| 743 | 137 | 5.42 | |
| 915 | 191 | 4.79 | |
| 1,027 | 197 | 5.21 | |
| 1,160 | 232 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Famosa is 10 to 14, with 175 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 11.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 14.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 175 | 15.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 7.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 4.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 4.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Famosa grew from 677 in 1990 to 1,257 in 2020, an increase of 580 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 97 people, from the previous population of 1,160 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 677 | – | |
| 652 | -0.70% | |
| 743 | 2.84% | |
| 915 | 2.91% | |
| 1,027 | 4.29% | |
| 1,160 | 2.35% | |
| 1,257 | 1.70% |
Location
Famosa is situated at approximately 12.6378, 123.6857, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.6 meters or 47.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Famosa 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.