Piña, 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) | 863 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0839, 123.9285 (12° 5' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 207.9 meters (682.1 feet) |
Piña is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 863. This represented 3.16% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Piña in the 2015 Census was 745 broken down into 193 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 679 | 152 | 4.47 | |
| 700 | 158 | 4.43 | |
| 691 | 149 | 4.64 | |
| 707 | 151 | 4.68 | |
| 812 | 188 | 4.32 | |
| 745 | 193 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Piña is 10 to 14, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 10.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 14.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 6.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 4.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.48% |
| Total | 745 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Piña grew from 679 in 1990 to 863 in 2020, an increase of 184 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.14%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 745 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 679 | – | |
| 700 | 0.57% | |
| 691 | -0.28% | |
| 707 | 0.32% | |
| 812 | 5.17% | |
| 745 | -1.63% | |
| 863 | 3.14% |
Location
Piña is situated at approximately 12.0839, 123.9285, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 207.9 meters or 682.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Piña 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.