Intusan, Municipality of Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Palanas |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0662, 123.8747 (12° 4' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 76.4 meters (250.7 feet) |
Intusan is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 2.10% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Intusan in the 2015 Census was 692 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 129 | 4.69 | |
| 620 | 148 | 4.19 | |
| 615 | 144 | 4.27 | |
| 675 | 162 | 4.17 | |
| 680 | 161 | 4.22 | |
| 692 | 152 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Intusan is 5 to 9, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 16.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 16.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.16% |
| Total | 692 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Intusan fell from 605 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, a decrease of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.82%, or a decrease of 117 people, from the previous population of 692 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 605 | – | |
| 620 | 0.46% | |
| 615 | -0.17% | |
| 675 | 1.29% | |
| 680 | 0.27% | |
| 692 | 0.33% | |
| 575 | -3.82% |
Location
Intusan is situated at approximately 12.0662, 123.8747, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 76.4 meters or 250.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Intusan 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.