Camayabsan, 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) | 1,543 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9231, 123.7966 (11° 55' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Camayabsan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,543. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camayabsan in the 2015 Census was 1,746 broken down into 384 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,561 | 296 | 5.27 | |
| 1,597 | 317 | 5.04 | |
| 1,671 | 342 | 4.89 | |
| 1,571 | 337 | 4.66 | |
| 1,720 | 357 | 4.82 | |
| 1,746 | 384 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camayabsan is 10 to 14, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 192 | 11.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 13.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 237 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 185 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 6.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 5.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 4.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 7.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,746 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camayabsan fell from 1,561 in 1990 to 1,543 in 2020, a decrease of 18 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.57%, or a decrease of 203 people, from the previous population of 1,746 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,561 | – | |
| 1,597 | 0.43% | |
| 1,671 | 0.98% | |
| 1,571 | -0.85% | |
| 1,720 | 3.35% | |
| 1,746 | 0.29% | |
| 1,543 | -2.57% |
Location
Camayabsan is situated at approximately 11.9231, 123.7966, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Camayabsan 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.