Valparaiso, 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) | 595 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4759, 123.7210 (12° 29' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.6 meters (156.2 feet) |
Valparaiso is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 595. This represented 2.75% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Valparaiso in the 2015 Census was 689 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | 118 | 4.53 | |
| 453 | 111 | 4.08 | |
| 539 | 132 | 4.08 | |
| 573 | 132 | 4.34 | |
| 602 | 152 | 3.96 | |
| 689 | 162 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Valparaiso is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 10.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 12.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.31% |
| Total | 689 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Valparaiso grew from 534 in 1990 to 595 in 2020, an increase of 61 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.04%, or a decrease of 94 people, from the previous population of 689 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 534 | – | |
| 453 | -3.03% | |
| 539 | 3.80% | |
| 573 | 0.85% | |
| 602 | 1.81% | |
| 689 | 2.60% | |
| 595 | -3.04% |
Location
Valparaiso is situated at approximately 12.4759, 123.7210, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.6 meters or 156.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Valparaiso 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.