Laurente, 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) | 2,752 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 13.1362, 123.0209 (13° 8' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Laurente is a barangay in the municipality of San Pascual, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,752. This represented 6.19% of the total population of San Pascual.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laurente in the 2015 Census was 2,376 broken down into 460 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,519 | 275 | 5.52 | |
| 1,673 | 330 | 5.07 | |
| 1,805 | 330 | 5.47 | |
| 2,031 | 384 | 5.29 | |
| 2,439 | 466 | 5.23 | |
| 2,376 | 460 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laurente is 5 to 9, with 390 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 3.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 265 | 11.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 390 | 16.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 378 | 15.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 252 | 10.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 6.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 4.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 4.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.51% |
| Total | 2,376 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laurente grew from 1,519 in 1990 to 2,752 in 2020, an increase of 1,233 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.14%, or an increase of 376 people, from the previous population of 2,376 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,519 | – | |
| 1,673 | 1.83% | |
| 1,805 | 1.64% | |
| 2,031 | 1.64% | |
| 2,439 | 6.89% | |
| 2,376 | -0.50% | |
| 2,752 | 3.14% |
Location
Laurente is situated at approximately 13.1362, 123.0209. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laurente 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.