Aguada, Municipality of Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,371 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9161, 123.9331 (11° 55' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.3 meters (158.5 feet) |
Aguada is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,371. This represented 2.43% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aguada in the 2015 Census was 1,224 broken down into 274 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 884 | 177 | 4.99 | |
| 916 | 195 | 4.70 | |
| 1,026 | 203 | 5.05 | |
| 1,347 | 270 | 4.99 | |
| 1,421 | 280 | 5.08 | |
| 1,224 | 274 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aguada is 5 to 9, with 195 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 11.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 15.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 8.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 6.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.55% |
| Total | 1,224 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aguada grew from 884 in 1990 to 1,371 in 2020, an increase of 487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,224 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 884 | – | |
| 921 | 0.77% | |
| 1,042 | 2.68% | |
| 1,347 | 3.60% | |
| 1,421 | 1.97% | |
| 1,224 | -2.80% | |
| 1,371 | 2.42% |
Location
Aguada is situated at approximately 11.9161, 123.9331, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.3 meters or 158.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aguada 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.