Katipunan, 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) | 3,194 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8689, 123.9140 (11° 52' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Katipunan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,194. This represented 5.67% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Katipunan in the 2015 Census was 3,490 broken down into 686 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,747 | 533 | 5.15 | |
| 2,608 | 530 | 4.92 | |
| 2,996 | 626 | 4.79 | |
| 3,120 | 685 | 4.55 | |
| 3,580 | 761 | 4.70 | |
| 3,490 | 686 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Katipunan is 5 to 9, with 450 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 91 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 338 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 450 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 441 | 12.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 379 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 289 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 220 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 216 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 226 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 181 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 150 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 143 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 115 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 83 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.52% |
| Total | 3,490 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Katipunan grew from 2,747 in 1990 to 3,194 in 2020, an increase of 447 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.85%, or a decrease of 296 people, from the previous population of 3,490 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,747 | – | |
| 2,608 | -0.97% | |
| 2,996 | 3.02% | |
| 3,120 | 0.56% | |
| 3,590 | 5.24% | |
| 3,490 | -0.54% | |
| 3,194 | -1.85% |
Location
Katipunan is situated at approximately 11.8689, 123.9140, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Katipunan 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.