San Marcos, 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) | 1,913 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8851, 123.9051 (11° 53' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
San Marcos is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,913. This represented 3.40% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Marcos in the 2015 Census was 1,678 broken down into 365 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 168 | 5.04 | |
| 904 | 197 | 4.59 | |
| 1,058 | 232 | 4.56 | |
| 1,375 | 287 | 4.79 | |
| 1,629 | 335 | 4.86 | |
| 1,678 | 365 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Marcos is 10 to 14, with 255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 178 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 249 | 14.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 255 | 15.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 7.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 6.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 4.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.54% |
| Total | 1,678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Marcos grew from 846 in 1990 to 1,913 in 2020, an increase of 1,067 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.80%, or an increase of 235 people, from the previous population of 1,678 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | – | |
| 904 | 1.25% | |
| 1,058 | 3.43% | |
| 1,375 | 3.68% | |
| 1,629 | 6.36% | |
| 1,678 | 0.57% | |
| 1,913 | 2.80% |
Location
San Marcos is situated at approximately 11.8851, 123.9051, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Marcos 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.