Daanlungsod, 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) | 2,302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8691, 123.9219 (11° 52' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) |
Daanlungsod is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,302. This represented 4.09% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Daanlungsod in the 2015 Census was 2,255 broken down into 524 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,685 | 316 | 5.33 | |
| 1,730 | 327 | 5.29 | |
| 1,783 | 371 | 4.81 | |
| 1,690 | 375 | 4.51 | |
| 2,299 | 534 | 4.31 | |
| 2,255 | 524 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Daanlungsod is 5 to 9, with 295 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 244 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 295 | 12.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 280 | 12.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 6.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 145 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 156 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 137 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.82% |
| Total | 2,311 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Daanlungsod grew from 1,685 in 1990 to 2,302 in 2020, an increase of 617 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 2,311 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,685 | – | |
| 1,730 | 0.49% | |
| 1,893 | 1.95% | |
| 1,739 | -1.16% | |
| 2,299 | 10.70% | |
| 2,311 | 0.10% | |
| 2,302 | -0.08% |
Location
Daanlungsod is situated at approximately 11.8691, 123.9219, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.6 meters or 11.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Daanlungsod 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.