Magsasaka Poblacion, 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) | 1,263 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4798, 123.7539 (12° 29' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Magsasaka Poblacion, formerly District 3, is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,263. This represented 5.85% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsasaka Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,366 broken down into 331 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 991 | 206 | 4.81 | |
| 1,132 | 254 | 4.46 | |
| 1,335 | 285 | 4.68 | |
| 1,275 | 301 | 4.24 | |
| 1,292 | 304 | 4.25 | |
| 1,366 | 331 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsasaka Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 20 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 9.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 12.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 5.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 6.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.59% |
| Total | 1,381 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsasaka Poblacion grew from 991 in 1990 to 1,263 in 2020, an increase of 272 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.86%, or a decrease of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,381 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 991 | – | |
| 1,132 | 2.52% | |
| 1,335 | 3.60% | |
| 1,275 | -0.63% | |
| 1,292 | 0.48% | |
| 1,381 | 1.28% | |
| 1,263 | -1.86% |
Location
Magsasaka Poblacion is situated at approximately 12.4798, 123.7539, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magsasaka Poblacion 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.