Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 35 |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 163.20 km2 (63.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,166 |
| Density (2020) | 350 / km2 (907 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 14' North, 123° 47' East (12.2253, 123.7834) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.5 feet) |
Uson is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 163.20 square kilometers or 63.01 square miles which constitutes 3.94% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,166. This represented 6.29% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 350 inhabitants per square kilometer or 907 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Uson has 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arado | 1.37% | 781 | 752 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Armenia | 7.57% | 4,325 | 4,338 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| Aurora | 2.06% | 1,175 | 1,365 | -13.92% | -3.11% |
| Badling | 1.40% | 798 | 856 | -6.78% | -1.47% |
| Bonifacio | 3.18% | 1,816 | 1,804 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Buenasuerte | 2.95% | 1,687 | 1,339 | 25.99% | 4.98% |
| Buenavista | 5.41% | 3,091 | 3,210 | -3.71% | -0.79% |
| Campana | 1.63% | 930 | 1,166 | -20.24% | -4.65% |
| Candelaria | 2.44% | 1,393 | 1,342 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Centro | 1.48% | 844 | 928 | -9.05% | -1.98% |
| Crossing | 2.93% | 1,673 | 1,641 | 1.95% | 0.41% |
| Dapdap | 4.70% | 2,687 | 2,727 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| Del Carmen | 6.27% | 3,583 | 3,425 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| Del Rosario | 1.67% | 956 | 749 | 27.64% | 5.27% |
| Libertad | 2.78% | 1,589 | 1,531 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
| Mabini | 2.37% | 1,353 | 1,163 | 16.34% | 3.24% |
| Mabuhay | 2.08% | 1,187 | 1,017 | 16.72% | 3.31% |
| Madao | 1.41% | 806 | 1,045 | -22.87% | -5.32% |
| Magsaysay | 2.45% | 1,400 | 1,384 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Marcella | 3.70% | 2,118 | 2,197 | -3.60% | -0.77% |
| Miaga | 5.00% | 2,857 | 2,656 | 7.57% | 1.55% |
| Mongahay | 1.40% | 800 | 664 | 20.48% | 4.00% |
| Morocborocan | 2.75% | 1,572 | 1,571 | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Paguihaman | 2.76% | 1,579 | 1,726 | -8.52% | -1.86% |
| Panicijan | 3.96% | 2,262 | 2,070 | 9.28% | 1.88% |
| Poblacion | 3.01% | 1,719 | 1,763 | -2.50% | -0.53% |
| Quezon | 3.20% | 1,829 | 1,587 | 15.25% | 3.03% |
| San Isidro | 1.49% | 852 | 850 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| San Jose | 2.09% | 1,192 | 1,218 | -2.13% | -0.45% |
| San Mateo | 2.54% | 1,451 | 1,341 | 8.20% | 1.67% |
| San Ramon | 3.47% | 1,981 | 2,069 | -4.25% | -0.91% |
| San Vicente | 2.09% | 1,197 | 1,099 | 8.92% | 1.81% |
| Santo Cristo | 1.38% | 788 | 721 | 9.29% | 1.89% |
| Sawang | 2.72% | 1,553 | 1,569 | -1.02% | -0.22% |
| Simawa | 2.35% | 1,342 | 1,285 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| Uson Total | 57,166 | 56,168 | 1.78% | 0.37% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Uson for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱123,742,362.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,103,880.48 | – |
| 2010 | 72,369,201.73 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 78,435,325.89 | 8.38% |
| 2012 | 76,768,006.95 | -2.13% |
| 2013 | 87,210,216.85 | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 99,684,424.79 | 14.30% |
| 2015 | 112,236,485.18 | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 123,742,362.83 | 10.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Uson in the 2015 Census was 56,164 broken down into 11,573 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,259 | 7,247 | 5.14 | |
| 39,251 | 7,889 | 4.98 | |
| 43,820 | 8,436 | 5.19 | |
| 50,401 | 10,243 | 4.92 | |
| 53,550 | 10,891 | 4.92 | |
| 56,164 | 11,573 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Uson is 5 to 9, with 7,935 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 432 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,390 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,914 | 10.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,935 | 14.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,920 | 14.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,203 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,237 | 7.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,446 | 6.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,978 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,760 | 4.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,660 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,547 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,115 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,850 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,441 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 967 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 789 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 584 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 432 | 0.77% |
| Total | 56,168 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Uson grew from 2,509 in 1903 to 57,166 in 2020, an increase of 54,657 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 998 people, from the previous population of 56,168 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,509 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 22,591 | – | |
| 32,040 | 3.48% | |
| 34,256 | 1.35% | |
| 36,804 | 1.44% | |
| 37,265 | 0.12% | |
| 39,251 | 0.98% | |
| 43,825 | 2.39% | |
| 50,404 | 1.95% | |
| 53,602 | 2.26% | |
| 56,168 | 0.89% | |
| 57,166 | 0.37% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Uson for the year 2019 was 34,984, broken down into 17,339 males and 17,645 females.
Location
The municipal center of Uson is situated at approximately 12° 14' North, 123° 47' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.5 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 Uson are Masbate City, Masbate, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Calbayog, Samar, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Dimasalang, Masbate, Palanas, Masbate, Mobo, Masbate, Batuan, Masbate, San Fernando, Masbate, and Milagros, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 400.96 kilometers (249.15 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dimasalang, Masbate, 8.81 kilometers (5.47 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Palanas, Masbate, 17.29 kilometers (10.74 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Mobo, Masbate, 18.45 kilometers (11.47 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Batuan, Masbate, 21.76 kilometers (13.52 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- San Fernando, Masbate, 28.76 kilometers (17.87 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Milagros, Masbate, 30.06 kilometers (18.68 miles) to the West (S89°W)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 23.95 kilometers (14.88 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 85.98 kilometers (53.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 89.89 kilometers (55.86 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 101.30 kilometers (62.95 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 115.63 kilometers (71.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 125.68 kilometers (78.09 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Distance from Manila: 400.96 kilometers (249.15 miles) to the Northwest (N49°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.