Nipa, 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) | 1,831 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1237, 123.9430 (12° 7' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Nipa is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,831. This represented 6.70% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nipa in the 2015 Census was 1,757 broken down into 420 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,257 | 284 | 4.43 | |
| 1,559 | 335 | 4.65 | |
| 1,713 | 380 | 4.51 | |
| 1,748 | 409 | 4.27 | |
| 1,638 | 387 | 4.23 | |
| 1,757 | 420 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nipa is 10 to 14, with 234 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 234 | 13.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 5.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 5.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 4.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 4.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 2.11% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.59% |
| Total | 1,757 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nipa grew from 1,257 in 1990 to 1,831 in 2020, an increase of 574 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,757 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,257 | – | |
| 1,559 | 4.12% | |
| 1,713 | 2.04% | |
| 1,748 | 0.28% | |
| 1,638 | -2.34% | |
| 1,757 | 1.34% | |
| 1,831 | 0.87% |
Location
Nipa is situated at approximately 12.1237, 123.9430, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nipa 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.