Centro, 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) | 844 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2251, 123.7218 (12° 14' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 113.2 meters (371.4 feet) |
Centro is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 844. This represented 1.48% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Centro in the 2015 Census was 928 broken down into 177 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 535 | 105 | 5.10 | |
| 485 | 95 | 5.11 | |
| 625 | 117 | 5.34 | |
| 819 | 158 | 5.18 | |
| 877 | 165 | 5.32 | |
| 928 | 177 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Centro is 10 to 14, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 15.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 160 | 17.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 11.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.54% |
| Total | 928 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Centro grew from 535 in 1990 to 844 in 2020, an increase of 309 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.98%, or a decrease of 84 people, from the previous population of 928 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 535 | – | |
| 485 | -1.82% | |
| 625 | 5.59% | |
| 819 | 3.80% | |
| 877 | 2.52% | |
| 928 | 1.08% | |
| 844 | -1.98% |
Location
Centro is situated at approximately 12.2251, 123.7218, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 113.2 meters or 371.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Centro 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.