Dapdap, 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) | 2,687 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2141, 123.7692 (12° 13' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Dapdap is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,687. This represented 4.70% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dapdap in the 2015 Census was 2,727 broken down into 564 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,863 | 363 | 5.13 | |
| 1,851 | 376 | 4.92 | |
| 1,993 | 381 | 5.23 | |
| 2,175 | 444 | 4.90 | |
| 2,523 | 533 | 4.73 | |
| 2,727 | 564 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dapdap is 5 to 9, with 386 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 269 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 386 | 14.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 350 | 12.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 293 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 250 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 136 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 141 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.66% |
| Total | 2,727 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dapdap grew from 1,863 in 1990 to 2,687 in 2020, an increase of 824 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 2,727 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,863 | – | |
| 1,851 | -0.12% | |
| 1,993 | 1.60% | |
| 2,175 | 1.21% | |
| 2,546 | 5.90% | |
| 2,727 | 1.32% | |
| 2,687 | -0.31% |
Location
Dapdap is situated at approximately 12.2141, 123.7692, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dapdap 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.