San Pascual, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 5420 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Burias Pass, Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Area (2007) | 246.65 km2 (95.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 46,674 |
| Density (2015) | 189 / km2 (490 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 8' North, 122° 59' East (13.1267, 122.9821) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.5 meters (155.8 feet) |
San Pascual is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 246.65 square kilometers or 95.23 square miles which constitutes 5.94% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 46,674. This represented 5.23% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 189 inhabitants per square kilometer or 490 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Pascual has 22 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Chica | 5.19% | 2,422 | 2,342 | 3.42% | 0.64% |
| Bolod | 7.75% | 3,615 | 3,229 | 11.95% | 2.17% |
| Busing | 4.17% | 1,946 | 2,034 | -4.33% | -0.84% |
| Cueva | 6.33% | 2,955 | 2,787 | 6.03% | 1.12% |
| Dangcalan | 3.72% | 1,736 | 1,487 | 16.75% | 2.99% |
| Halabangbaybay | 3.07% | 1,431 | 1,284 | 11.45% | 2.09% |
| Iniwaran | 5.05% | 2,356 | 2,255 | 4.48% | 0.84% |
| Ki‑Buaya | 1.72% | 801 | 998 | -19.74% | -4.10% |
| Ki‑Romero | 3.62% | 1,690 | 1,973 | -14.34% | -2.90% |
| Laurente | 5.09% | 2,376 | 2,439 | -2.58% | -0.50% |
| Mabini | 4.43% | 2,069 | 2,097 | -1.34% | -0.26% |
| Mabuhay | 3.52% | 1,643 | 1,478 | 11.16% | 2.04% |
| Malaking Ilog | 4.01% | 1,870 | 1,887 | -0.90% | -0.17% |
| Mapanique | 5.05% | 2,356 | 2,174 | 8.37% | 1.54% |
| Nazareno | 2.98% | 1,389 | 1,244 | 11.66% | 2.12% |
| Pinamasingan | 4.42% | 2,063 | 1,979 | 4.24% | 0.79% |
| Quintina | 4.40% | 2,052 | 1,803 | 13.81% | 2.49% |
| San Jose | 3.18% | 1,483 | 1,477 | 0.41% | 0.08% |
| San Pedro | 7.49% | 3,498 | 3,267 | 7.07% | 1.31% |
| San Rafael | 7.65% | 3,571 | 3,325 | 7.40% | 1.37% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.03% | 1,879 | 1,911 | -1.67% | -0.32% |
| Terraplin | 3.16% | 1,473 | 1,283 | 14.81% | 2.66% |
| San Pascual Total | 46,674 | 44,753 | 4.29% | 0.80% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of San Pascual for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,708,509.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 79,041,785.50 | – |
| 2011 | 80,843,833.59 | 2.28% |
| 2012 | 79,896,033.79 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 109,557,321.74 | – |
| 2015 | 151,521,778.90 | 38.30% |
| 2016 | 139,708,509.64 | -7.80% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Pascual is 10 to 14, with 6,772 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 327 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,175 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,171 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,701 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,772 |
| 15 to 19 | 5,108 |
| 20 to 24 | 3,427 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,706 |
| 30 to 34 | 2,358 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,502 |
| 40 to 44 | 2,333 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,122 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,733 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,444 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,047 |
| 65 to 69 | 805 |
| 70 to 74 | 597 |
| 75 to 79 | 346 |
| 80 and over | 327 |
| Total | 46,674 |
Historical population
The population of San Pascual grew from 6,633 in 1960 to 46,674 in 2015, an increase of 40,041 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 1,921 people, from the previous population of 44,753 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,633 | – | |
| 25,297 | 13.99% | |
| 35,426 | 6.99% | |
| 38,630 | 1.75% | |
| 33,396 | -1.45% | |
| 34,705 | 0.72% | |
| 37,868 | 1.89% | |
| 41,736 | 1.35% | |
| 44,753 | 2.57% | |
| 46,674 | 0.80% |
Location
The municipal center of San Pascual is situated at approximately 13° 8' North, 122° 59' East, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.5 meters or 155.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Pascual are Iriga, Naga, Ligao, Legazpi, Tabaco, and Masbate City. The nearest municipalities are Balatan, Claveria, San Andres, Pasacao, Bato, and Bula. Its distance from the national capital is 270.32 kilometers (167.97 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balatan, Camarines Sur, 34.39 kilometers (21.37 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Claveria, Masbate, 37.82 kilometers (23.50 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- San Andres, Quezon, 39.56 kilometers (24.58 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 42.89 kilometers (26.65 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 48.96 kilometers (30.42 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 49.87 kilometers (30.99 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 56.99 kilometers (35.41 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 59.25 kilometers (36.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 61.50 kilometers (38.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 81.57 kilometers (50.68 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 85.02 kilometers (52.83 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 108.78 kilometers (67.60 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
Distance from Manila: 270.32 kilometers (167.97 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 46,674, ranked 538 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 95.23 square kilometers, ranked 411 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 189 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 982 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.80%, ranked 1,621 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.