Marcella, 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) | 2,118 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2455, 123.7538 (12° 15' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Marcella is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,118. This represented 3.70% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marcella in the 2015 Census was 2,197 broken down into 479 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,554 | 331 | 4.69 | |
| 1,615 | 337 | 4.79 | |
| 1,697 | 353 | 4.81 | |
| 1,887 | 414 | 4.56 | |
| 2,052 | 440 | 4.66 | |
| 2,197 | 479 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marcella is 10 to 14, with 286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 227 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 260 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 286 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 236 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 182 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 5.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 98 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 113 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.64% |
| Total | 2,197 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marcella grew from 1,554 in 1990 to 2,118 in 2020, an increase of 564 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.77%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 2,197 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,554 | – | |
| 1,615 | 0.72% | |
| 1,697 | 1.07% | |
| 1,887 | 1.47% | |
| 2,052 | 3.10% | |
| 2,197 | 1.31% | |
| 2,118 | -0.77% |
Location
Marcella is situated at approximately 12.2455, 123.7538, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marcella 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.