Taboc, 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) | 1,419 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8678, 123.9420 (11° 52' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.5 meters (47.6 feet) |
Taboc is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,419. This represented 2.52% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taboc in the 2015 Census was 1,414 broken down into 287 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 126 | 4.87 | |
| 558 | 125 | 4.46 | |
| 757 | 153 | 4.95 | |
| 1,154 | 246 | 4.69 | |
| 1,509 | 281 | 5.37 | |
| 1,414 | 287 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taboc is 10 to 14, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 170 | 12.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 13.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 218 | 15.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 5.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 4.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.71% |
| Total | 1,414 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taboc grew from 614 in 1990 to 1,419 in 2020, an increase of 805 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 1,414 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 614 | – | |
| 558 | -1.78% | |
| 757 | 6.76% | |
| 1,154 | 5.99% | |
| 1,509 | 10.26% | |
| 1,414 | -1.23% | |
| 1,419 | 0.07% |
Location
Taboc is situated at approximately 11.8678, 123.9420, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.5 meters or 47.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taboc 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.