Paguihaman, 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) | 1,579 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1189, 123.8082 (12° 7' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.5 meters (303.5 feet) |
Paguihaman is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,579. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paguihaman in the 2015 Census was 1,726 broken down into 355 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | 169 | 4.81 | |
| 1,171 | 238 | 4.92 | |
| 1,445 | 293 | 4.93 | |
| 1,538 | 305 | 5.04 | |
| 1,674 | 326 | 5.13 | |
| 1,726 | 355 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paguihaman is 5 to 9, with 282 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 200 | 11.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 282 | 16.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 15.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 7.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 7.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 4.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.41% |
| Total | 1,726 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paguihaman grew from 813 in 1990 to 1,579 in 2020, an increase of 766 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.86%, or a decrease of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,726 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 813 | – | |
| 1,171 | 7.07% | |
| 1,445 | 4.61% | |
| 1,538 | 0.86% | |
| 1,674 | 3.13% | |
| 1,726 | 0.58% | |
| 1,579 | -1.86% |
Location
Paguihaman is situated at approximately 12.1189, 123.8082, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.5 meters or 303.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paguihaman 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.