Guinhan‑Ayan, 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) | 570 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9440, 123.9175 (11° 57' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 95.8 meters (314.3 feet) |
Guinhan‑Ayan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 570. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guinhan-Ayan in the 2015 Census was 619 broken down into 119 households or an average of 5.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | 108 | 5.03 | |
| 641 | 122 | 5.25 | |
| 667 | 135 | 4.94 | |
| 601 | 131 | 4.59 | |
| 740 | 155 | 4.77 | |
| 619 | 119 | 5.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guinhan-Ayan is 5 to 9, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 14.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 14.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 5.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 4.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.62% |
| Total | 619 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guinhan-Ayan grew from 543 in 1990 to 570 in 2020, an increase of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.72%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 543 | – | |
| 641 | 3.16% | |
| 667 | 0.86% | |
| 601 | -1.43% | |
| 740 | 7.87% | |
| 619 | -3.34% | |
| 570 | -1.72% |
Location
Guinhan‑Ayan is situated at approximately 11.9440, 123.9175, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 95.8 meters or 314.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guinhan‑Ayan 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.