Altavista, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 564 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4606, 123.6949 (12° 28' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 198.3 meters (650.6 feet) |
Altavista is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 564. This represented 2.61% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Altavista in the 2015 Census was 557 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 416 | 90 | 4.62 | |
| 526 | 116 | 4.53 | |
| 485 | 93 | 5.22 | |
| 549 | 110 | 4.99 | |
| 534 | 115 | 4.64 | |
| 557 | 128 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Altavista is 10 to 14, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 13.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 14.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 6.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 3.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 3.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.15% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.90% |
| Total | 557 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Altavista grew from 416 in 1990 to 564 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.26%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 557 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 416 | – | |
| 526 | 4.49% | |
| 485 | -1.72% | |
| 549 | 1.72% | |
| 534 | -1.00% | |
| 557 | 0.81% | |
| 564 | 0.26% |
Location
Altavista is situated at approximately 12.4606, 123.6949, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 198.3 meters or 650.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Altavista 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.