Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 35 |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 193.03 km2 (74.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 56,340 |
| Density (2020) | 292 / km2 (756 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 52' North, 123° 55' East (11.8681, 123.9120) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.9 feet) |
Placer is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 193.03 square kilometers or 74.53 square miles which constitutes 4.66% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 56,340. This represented 6.20% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.93% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 292 inhabitants per square kilometer or 756 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Placer has 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguada | 2.43% | 1,371 | 1,224 | 12.01% | 2.42% |
| Ban-ao | 1.73% | 976 | 824 | 18.45% | 3.63% |
| Burabod | 1.81% | 1,017 | 1,034 | -1.64% | -0.35% |
| Cabangcalan | 2.71% | 1,524 | 1,344 | 13.39% | 2.68% |
| Calumpang | 1.71% | 964 | 1,098 | -12.20% | -2.70% |
| Camayabsan | 2.74% | 1,543 | 1,746 | -11.63% | -2.57% |
| Daanlungsod | 4.09% | 2,302 | 2,311 | -0.39% | -0.08% |
| Dangpanan | 1.55% | 871 | 856 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Daraga | 5.57% | 3,138 | 2,855 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Guin-awayan | 3.55% | 1,999 | 1,836 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Guinhan-ayan | 1.01% | 570 | 619 | -7.92% | -1.72% |
| Katipunan | 5.67% | 3,194 | 3,490 | -8.48% | -1.85% |
| Libas | 1.44% | 813 | 832 | -2.28% | -0.49% |
| Locso-an | 2.34% | 1,320 | 1,142 | 15.59% | 3.10% |
| Luna | 4.42% | 2,491 | 2,651 | -6.04% | -1.30% |
| Mahayag | 2.23% | 1,256 | 1,362 | -7.78% | -1.69% |
| Mahayahay | 2.17% | 1,222 | 1,333 | -8.33% | -1.81% |
| Manlut-od | 2.55% | 1,437 | 1,493 | -3.75% | -0.80% |
| Matagantang | 2.92% | 1,644 | 1,675 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Naboctot | 2.41% | 1,358 | 1,349 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Nagarao | 1.48% | 833 | 809 | 2.97% | 0.62% |
| Nainday | 3.43% | 1,933 | 2,193 | -11.86% | -2.62% |
| Naocondiot | 2.24% | 1,263 | 1,266 | -0.24% | -0.05% |
| Pasiagon | 6.74% | 3,795 | 3,331 | 13.93% | 2.78% |
| Pili | 1.18% | 667 | 794 | -15.99% | -3.60% |
| Poblacion | 4.08% | 2,300 | 2,710 | -15.13% | -3.39% |
| Puro | 2.43% | 1,368 | 1,444 | -5.26% | -1.13% |
| Quibrada | 0.55% | 308 | 311 | -0.96% | -0.20% |
| San Marcos | 3.40% | 1,913 | 1,678 | 14.00% | 2.80% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.67% | 1,507 | 1,503 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Taboc | 2.52% | 1,419 | 1,414 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Tan-awan | 3.19% | 1,795 | 1,723 | 4.18% | 0.87% |
| Taverna | 0.89% | 501 | 462 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Tubod | 1.00% | 566 | 655 | -13.59% | -3.03% |
| Villa Inocencio | 9.16% | 5,162 | 4,459 | 15.77% | 3.13% |
| Placer Total | 56,340 | 55,826 | 0.92% | 0.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Placer for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,181,999.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 75,847,198.32 | – |
| 2010 | 72,640,636.46 | -4.23% |
| 2011 | 88,931,574.47 | 22.43% |
| 2012 | 81,382,619.22 | -8.49% |
| 2013 | 89,945,699.46 | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 102,276,376.59 | 13.71% |
| 2015 | 116,176,499.18 | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 129,181,999.42 | 11.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Placer in the 2015 Census was 55,756 broken down into 11,958 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,553 | 7,410 | 5.20 | |
| 40,377 | 8,126 | 4.97 | |
| 44,292 | 9,035 | 4.90 | |
| 48,418 | 10,370 | 4.67 | |
| 55,379 | 11,433 | 4.84 | |
| 55,756 | 11,958 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Placer is 10 to 14, with 7,924 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 403 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,397 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,028 | 10.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,779 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,924 | 14.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,686 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,049 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,350 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,981 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,912 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,798 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,622 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,149 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,888 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,420 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,118 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 813 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 509 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 403 | 0.72% |
| Total | 55,826 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Placer grew from 2,112 in 1903 to 56,340 in 2020, an increase of 54,228 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 514 people, from the previous population of 55,826 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 21,235 | – | |
| 30,174 | 3.50% | |
| 29,639 | -0.36% | |
| 35,710 | 3.80% | |
| 38,568 | 0.77% | |
| 40,394 | 0.87% | |
| 44,418 | 2.06% | |
| 48,469 | 1.21% | |
| 55,438 | 5.01% | |
| 55,826 | 0.13% | |
| 56,340 | 0.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Placer for the year 2019 was 35,994, broken down into 17,736 males and 18,258 females.
Location
The municipal center of Placer is situated at approximately 11° 52' North, 123° 55' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.9 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 Placer are Masbate City, Masbate, Calbayog, Samar, Bogo, Cebu, Catbalogan, Samar, Sagay, Negros Occidental, and Cadiz, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, Cataingan, Masbate, Cawayan, Masbate, Esperanza, Masbate, Palanas, Masbate, and Tagapul-an, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 438.09 kilometers (272.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, 14.47 kilometers (8.99 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Cataingan, Masbate, 16.72 kilometers (10.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Cawayan, Masbate, 17.55 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Esperanza, Masbate, 20.08 kilometers (12.48 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Palanas, Masbate, 30.47 kilometers (18.93 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Tagapul-an, Samar, 32.82 kilometers (20.39 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 63.93 kilometers (39.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 76.86 kilometers (47.76 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 91.09 kilometers (56.60 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 105.71 kilometers (65.68 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 120.94 kilometers (75.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 121.02 kilometers (75.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
Distance from Manila: 438.09 kilometers (272.22 miles) to the Northwest (N46°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.