Ban‑Ao, 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) | 976 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8969, 123.9184 (11° 54' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
Ban‑Ao is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 976. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ban-Ao in the 2015 Census was 824 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | 109 | 5.37 | |
| 607 | 130 | 4.67 | |
| 618 | 132 | 4.68 | |
| 692 | 142 | 4.87 | |
| 899 | 188 | 4.78 | |
| 824 | 193 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ban-Ao is 10 to 14, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 118 | 14.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 15.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 5.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 4.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.97% |
| Total | 824 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ban-Ao grew from 585 in 1990 to 976 in 2020, an increase of 391 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.63%, or an increase of 152 people, from the previous population of 824 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 585 | – | |
| 607 | 0.69% | |
| 618 | 0.39% | |
| 692 | 1.57% | |
| 899 | 9.99% | |
| 824 | -1.64% | |
| 976 | 3.63% |
Location
Ban‑Ao is situated at approximately 11.8969, 123.9184, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ban‑Ao 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.