Dangpanan, 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) | 871 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9343, 123.8209 (11° 56' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Dangpanan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 871. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dangpanan in the 2015 Census was 856 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | 143 | 5.03 | |
| 701 | 146 | 4.80 | |
| 687 | 142 | 4.84 | |
| 814 | 165 | 4.93 | |
| 874 | 179 | 4.88 | |
| 856 | 177 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dangpanan is 5 to 9, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 11.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 15.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 15.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 4.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.70% |
| Total | 856 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dangpanan grew from 720 in 1990 to 871 in 2020, an increase of 151 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 856 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 720 | – | |
| 701 | -0.50% | |
| 687 | -0.43% | |
| 814 | 2.37% | |
| 874 | 2.62% | |
| 856 | -0.40% | |
| 871 | 0.37% |
Location
Dangpanan is situated at approximately 11.9343, 123.8209, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dangpanan 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.