Armenia, Municipality of Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Uson |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Population (2020) | 4,325 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2537, 123.7428 (12° 15' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Armenia is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,325. This represented 7.57% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Armenia in the 2015 Census was 4,338 broken down into 889 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,953 | 551 | 5.36 | |
| 3,061 | 621 | 4.93 | |
| 3,428 | 671 | 5.11 | |
| 4,088 | 843 | 4.85 | |
| 4,303 | 876 | 4.91 | |
| 4,338 | 889 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Armenia is 5 to 9, with 552 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 110 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 410 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 552 | 12.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 538 | 12.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 467 | 10.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 334 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 307 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 218 | 5.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 235 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 198 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 230 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 174 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 157 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 154 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 90 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 77 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 0.92% |
| Total | 4,338 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Armenia grew from 2,953 in 1990 to 4,325 in 2020, an increase of 1,372 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.06%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 4,338 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,953 | – | |
| 3,061 | 0.68% | |
| 3,428 | 2.46% | |
| 4,088 | 2.46% | |
| 4,303 | 1.88% | |
| 4,338 | 0.15% | |
| 4,325 | -0.06% |
Location
Armenia is situated at approximately 12.2537, 123.7428, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Armenia 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.