Boca Chica, Municipality of San Pascual, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Pascual |
| Postal code | 5420 |
| Population (2020) | 2,756 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 13.1221, 122.9541 (13° 7' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Boca Chica is a barangay in the municipality of San Pascual, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,756. This represented 6.20% of the total population of San Pascual.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boca Chica in the 2015 Census was 2,422 broken down into 515 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,992 | 387 | 5.15 | |
| 2,214 | 440 | 5.03 | |
| 2,233 | 397 | 5.62 | |
| 2,113 | 459 | 4.60 | |
| 2,342 | 510 | 4.59 | |
| 2,422 | 515 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boca Chica is 10 to 14, with 380 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 304 | 12.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 355 | 14.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 380 | 15.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 6.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 5.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 140 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 121 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 92 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.45% |
| Total | 2,422 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boca Chica grew from 1,992 in 1990 to 2,756 in 2020, an increase of 764 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.76%, or an increase of 334 people, from the previous population of 2,422 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,992 | – | |
| 2,214 | 2.00% | |
| 2,233 | 0.18% | |
| 2,113 | -0.76% | |
| 2,342 | 3.82% | |
| 2,422 | 0.64% | |
| 2,756 | 2.76% |
Location
Boca Chica is situated at approximately 13.1221, 122.9541, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boca Chica 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.