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 (2013) | 246.65 km2 (95.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,449 |
| Density (2020) | 180 / km2 (467 / 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 5.96% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,449. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.73% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 180 inhabitants per square kilometer or 467 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Pascual has 22 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Chica | 6.20% | 2,756 | 2,422 | 13.79% | 2.76% |
| Bolod | 8.16% | 3,626 | 3,615 | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Busing | 4.24% | 1,886 | 1,946 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Cueva | 6.27% | 2,788 | 2,955 | -5.65% | -1.22% |
| Dangcalan | 3.22% | 1,430 | 1,736 | -17.63% | -4.00% |
| Halabangbaybay | 2.59% | 1,150 | 1,431 | -19.64% | -4.50% |
| Iniwaran | 5.31% | 2,360 | 2,356 | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Ki-Buaya | 1.90% | 846 | 801 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Ki-Romero | 3.35% | 1,487 | 1,690 | -12.01% | -2.66% |
| Laurente | 6.19% | 2,752 | 2,376 | 15.82% | 3.14% |
| Mabini | 4.00% | 1,779 | 2,069 | -14.02% | -3.13% |
| Mabuhay | 3.17% | 1,410 | 1,643 | -14.18% | -3.17% |
| Malaking Ilog | 4.30% | 1,911 | 1,870 | 2.19% | 0.46% |
| Mapanique | 4.46% | 1,984 | 2,356 | -15.79% | -3.55% |
| Nazareno | 2.92% | 1,298 | 1,389 | -6.55% | -1.42% |
| Pinamasingan | 4.51% | 2,005 | 2,063 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| Quintina | 3.68% | 1,637 | 2,052 | -20.22% | -4.64% |
| San Jose | 3.17% | 1,409 | 1,483 | -4.99% | -1.07% |
| San Pedro | 7.27% | 3,232 | 3,498 | -7.60% | -1.65% |
| San Rafael | 7.06% | 3,140 | 3,571 | -12.07% | -2.67% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.38% | 1,945 | 1,879 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Terraplin | 3.64% | 1,618 | 1,473 | 9.84% | 2.00% |
| San Pascual Total | 44,449 | 46,674 | -4.77% | -1.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Pascual for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,708,509.64.
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| 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
Households
The household population of San Pascual in the 2015 Census was 46,674 broken down into 9,836 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,392 | 6,313 | 5.29 | |
| 34,705 | 7,212 | 4.81 | |
| 37,863 | 7,353 | 5.15 | |
| 41,728 | 8,355 | 4.99 | |
| 44,748 | 9,183 | 4.87 | |
| 46,674 | 9,836 | 4.75 |
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.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,175 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,171 | 11.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,701 | 14.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,772 | 14.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,108 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,427 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,706 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,358 | 5.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,502 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,333 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,122 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,733 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,444 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,047 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 805 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 597 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 346 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 327 | 0.70% |
| Total | 46,674 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Pascual grew from 976 in 1903 to 44,449 in 2020, an increase of 43,473 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.02%, or a decrease of 2,225 people, from the previous population of 46,674 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 976 | – | |
| 1,988 | 4.60% | |
| 4,734 | 4.43% | |
| 6,960 | 4.03% | |
| 6,633 | -0.42% | |
| 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% | |
| 44,449 | -1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Pascual for the year 2019 was 26,973, broken down into 13,582 males and 13,391 females.
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, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Balatan, Camarines Sur, Claveria, Masbate, San Andres, Quezon, Pasacao, Camarines Sur, Bato, Camarines Sur, and Bula, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 269.79 kilometers (167.64 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balatan, Camarines Sur, 34.76 kilometers (21.60 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Claveria, Masbate, 38.35 kilometers (23.83 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- San Andres, Quezon, 39.02 kilometers (24.24 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 42.77 kilometers (26.57 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 48.92 kilometers (30.40 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 50.04 kilometers (31.09 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 57.29 kilometers (35.60 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 59.29 kilometers (36.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 61.96 kilometers (38.50 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 82.08 kilometers (51.00 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 85.44 kilometers (53.09 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 109.27 kilometers (67.90 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
Distance from Manila: 269.79 kilometers (167.64 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- 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.