Salvacion, 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) | 902 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0636, 123.8964 (12° 4' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 107.9 meters (354.0 feet) |
Salvacion is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 902. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvacion in the 2015 Census was 952 broken down into 202 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961 | 191 | 5.03 | |
| 999 | 210 | 4.76 | |
| 1,076 | 202 | 5.33 | |
| 1,050 | 182 | 5.77 | |
| 1,072 | 236 | 4.54 | |
| 952 | 202 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvacion is 10 to 14, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 14.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 12.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 5.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.32% |
| Total | 952 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvacion fell from 961 in 1990 to 902 in 2020, a decrease of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.13%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 952 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 961 | – | |
| 999 | 0.73% | |
| 1,076 | 1.60% | |
| 1,050 | -0.34% | |
| 1,072 | 0.76% | |
| 952 | -2.23% | |
| 902 | -1.13% |
Location
Salvacion is situated at approximately 12.0636, 123.8964, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 107.9 meters or 354.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salvacion 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.