Morocborocan, 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) | 1,572 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2297, 123.8060 (12° 14' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.2 meters (112.2 feet) |
Morocborocan is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,572. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Morocborocan in the 2015 Census was 1,571 broken down into 321 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,146 | 227 | 5.05 | |
| 1,143 | 210 | 5.44 | |
| 1,230 | 213 | 5.77 | |
| 1,336 | 253 | 5.28 | |
| 1,548 | 307 | 5.04 | |
| 1,571 | 321 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Morocborocan is 5 to 9, with 261 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 11.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 261 | 16.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 247 | 15.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 5.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 4.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 3.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 3.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.51% |
| Total | 1,571 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Morocborocan grew from 1,146 in 1990 to 1,572 in 2020, an increase of 426 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 1,571 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,146 | – | |
| 1,143 | -0.05% | |
| 1,230 | 1.59% | |
| 1,336 | 1.15% | |
| 1,548 | 5.51% | |
| 1,571 | 0.28% | |
| 1,572 | 0.01% |
Location
Morocborocan is situated at approximately 12.2297, 123.8060, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.2 meters or 112.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Morocborocan 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.