Pasiagon, 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) | 3,795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8748, 123.8920 (11° 52' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.7 feet) |
Pasiagon is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,795. This represented 6.74% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pasiagon in the 2015 Census was 3,331 broken down into 730 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,595 | 314 | 5.08 | |
| 1,901 | 382 | 4.98 | |
| 2,348 | 465 | 5.05 | |
| 3,192 | 626 | 5.10 | |
| 3,103 | 608 | 5.10 | |
| 3,331 | 730 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pasiagon is 10 to 14, with 467 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 389 | 11.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 457 | 13.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 467 | 14.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 351 | 10.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 246 | 7.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 207 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 186 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 172 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 162 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.69% |
| Total | 3,331 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pasiagon grew from 1,595 in 1990 to 3,795 in 2020, an increase of 2,200 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.78%, or an increase of 464 people, from the previous population of 3,331 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,595 | – | |
| 1,901 | 3.34% | |
| 2,348 | 4.63% | |
| 3,192 | 4.33% | |
| 3,103 | -1.02% | |
| 3,331 | 1.36% | |
| 3,795 | 2.78% |
Location
Pasiagon is situated at approximately 11.8748, 123.8920, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pasiagon 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.