Pio V. Corpuz, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 5406 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 89.33 km2 (34.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,744 |
| Density (2020) | 266 / km2 (688 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 53' North, 124° 3' East (11.8837, 124.0498) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.8 feet) |
Pio V. Corpuz, formerly known as Limbuhan, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 89.33 square kilometers or 34.49 square miles which constitutes 2.16% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,744. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 266 inhabitants per square kilometer or 688 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pio V. Corpuz has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 6.66% | 1,582 | 1,547 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
| Buenasuerte | 5.96% | 1,414 | 1,322 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| Bugang | 3.58% | 851 | 667 | 27.59% | 5.26% |
| Bugtong | 3.65% | 866 | 905 | -4.31% | -0.92% |
| Bunducan | 5.32% | 1,264 | 1,253 | 0.88% | 0.18% |
| Cabangrayan | 6.41% | 1,522 | 1,583 | -3.85% | -0.82% |
| Calongongan | 4.45% | 1,057 | 1,120 | -5.63% | -1.21% |
| Casabangan | 5.30% | 1,258 | 1,194 | 5.36% | 1.11% |
| Guindawahan | 9.09% | 2,158 | 1,939 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Labigan | 3.05% | 724 | 750 | -3.47% | -0.74% |
| Lampuyang | 3.51% | 834 | 764 | 9.16% | 1.86% |
| Mabuhay | 2.48% | 590 | 618 | -4.53% | -0.97% |
| Palho | 4.88% | 1,159 | 1,058 | 9.55% | 1.94% |
| Poblacion | 14.05% | 3,335 | 3,244 | 2.81% | 0.58% |
| Salvacion | 6.34% | 1,505 | 1,401 | 7.42% | 1.52% |
| Tanque | 6.78% | 1,611 | 1,668 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Tubigan | 4.00% | 950 | 1,014 | -6.31% | -1.36% |
| Tubog | 4.48% | 1,064 | 1,189 | -10.51% | -2.31% |
| Pio V. Corpuz Total | 23,744 | 23,236 | 2.19% | 0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pio V. Corpuz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱69,586,007.59.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,713,072.79 | – |
| 2010 | 41,499,983.09 | 7.20% |
| 2011 | 44,861,692.86 | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 43,621,278.09 | -2.76% |
| 2013 | 48,660,664.48 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 55,189,485.45 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 62,507,610.44 | 13.26% |
| 2016 | 69,586,007.59 | 11.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pio V. Corpuz in the 2015 Census was 23,224 broken down into 5,285 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,843 | 4,033 | 4.67 | |
| 20,649 | 4,407 | 4.69 | |
| 21,519 | 4,769 | 4.51 | |
| 22,097 | 4,914 | 4.50 | |
| 23,282 | 5,338 | 4.36 | |
| 23,224 | 5,285 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pio V. Corpuz is 10 to 14, with 2,931 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 300 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 516 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,328 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,902 | 12.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,931 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,274 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,511 | 6.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,289 | 5.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,208 | 5.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,261 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,149 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,102 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,071 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,040 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 844 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 641 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 541 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 328 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 300 | 1.29% |
| Total | 23,236 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pio V. Corpuz grew from 16,317 in 1960 to 23,744 in 2020, an increase of 7,427 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 508 people, from the previous population of 23,236 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 16,317 | – | |
| 17,473 | 0.67% | |
| 20,030 | 2.78% | |
| 21,021 | 0.97% | |
| 18,847 | -1.09% | |
| 20,649 | 1.73% | |
| 21,519 | 0.89% | |
| 22,102 | 0.37% | |
| 23,292 | 1.93% | |
| 23,236 | -0.05% | |
| 23,744 | 0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pio V. Corpuz for the year 2019 was 18,022, broken down into 8,997 males and 9,025 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pio V. Corpuz is situated at approximately 11° 53' North, 124° 3' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Pio V. Corpuz are Calbayog, Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, Bogo, Cebu, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Cataingan, Masbate, Placer, Masbate, Esperanza, Masbate, Tagapul-an, Samar, Almagro, Samar, and Cawayan, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 447.62 kilometers (278.14 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cataingan, Masbate, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Placer, Masbate, 14.47 kilometers (8.99 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Esperanza, Masbate, 16.31 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Tagapul-an, Samar, 21.74 kilometers (13.51 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Almagro, Samar, 25.95 kilometers (16.12 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Cawayan, Masbate, 31.08 kilometers (19.31 miles) to the West (N80°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 62.70 kilometers (38.96 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 71.17 kilometers (44.22 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Bogo, Cebu, 92.19 kilometers (57.29 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 91.57 kilometers (56.90 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 114.74 kilometers (71.29 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 120.35 kilometers (74.78 miles) to the North (N2°W)
Distance from Manila: 447.62 kilometers (278.14 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.