Bonifacio, 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) | 1,816 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1757, 123.7218 (12° 11' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.6 meters (280.8 feet) |
Bonifacio is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,816. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonifacio in the 2015 Census was 1,804 broken down into 360 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,538 | 289 | 5.32 | |
| 1,501 | 284 | 5.29 | |
| 1,523 | 292 | 5.22 | |
| 1,713 | 350 | 4.89 | |
| 1,672 | 350 | 4.78 | |
| 1,804 | 360 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonifacio is 10 to 14, with 267 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 11.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 248 | 13.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 14.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 237 | 13.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 156 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 4.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 4.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 3.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 2.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,804 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonifacio grew from 1,538 in 1990 to 1,816 in 2020, an increase of 278 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 1,804 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,538 | – | |
| 1,501 | -0.46% | |
| 1,523 | 0.31% | |
| 1,713 | 1.63% | |
| 1,672 | -0.88% | |
| 1,804 | 1.46% | |
| 1,816 | 0.14% |
Location
Bonifacio is situated at approximately 12.1757, 123.7218, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.6 meters or 280.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonifacio 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.