Salvacion, 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) | 331 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.5086, 123.6860 (12° 31' North, 123° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.1 meters (243.1 feet) |
Salvacion is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 331. This represented 1.53% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvacion in the 2015 Census was 364 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 70 | 4.61 | |
| 371 | 85 | 4.36 | |
| 314 | 73 | 4.30 | |
| 329 | 69 | 4.77 | |
| 236 | 61 | 3.87 | |
| 364 | 88 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvacion is 10 to 14, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 11.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 11.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 8.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 3.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.20% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total | 364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvacion grew from 323 in 1990 to 331 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.98%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 364 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 323 | – | |
| 371 | 2.63% | |
| 314 | -3.51% | |
| 329 | 0.65% | |
| 236 | -11.39% | |
| 364 | 8.60% | |
| 331 | -1.98% |
Location
Salvacion is situated at approximately 12.5086, 123.6860, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.1 meters or 243.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salvacion 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.