Maravilla, 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) | 2,339 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1546, 123.9052 (12° 9' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.4 meters (198.2 feet) |
Maravilla is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,339. This represented 8.56% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maravilla in the 2015 Census was 2,190 broken down into 476 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,733 | 320 | 5.42 | |
| 1,733 | 372 | 4.66 | |
| 1,927 | 401 | 4.81 | |
| 2,035 | 428 | 4.75 | |
| 2,086 | 440 | 4.74 | |
| 2,190 | 476 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maravilla is 10 to 14, with 292 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 229 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 264 | 12.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 292 | 13.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 233 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 6.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 6.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 124 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 3.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.69% |
| Total | 2,190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maravilla grew from 1,733 in 1990 to 2,339 in 2020, an increase of 606 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 149 people, from the previous population of 2,190 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,733 | – | |
| 1,733 | 0.00% | |
| 1,927 | 2.30% | |
| 2,035 | 0.75% | |
| 2,086 | 0.91% | |
| 2,190 | 0.93% | |
| 2,339 | 1.40% |
Location
Maravilla is situated at approximately 12.1546, 123.9052, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.4 meters or 198.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maravilla 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.