Marifosque, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 4714 |
| Population (2020) | 2,473 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9259, 123.6670 (12° 56' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Marifosque, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,473. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marifosque in the 2015 Census was 2,277 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,158 | 206 | 5.62 | |
| 1,564 | 291 | 5.37 | |
| 1,706 | 353 | 4.83 | |
| 1,926 | 384 | 5.02 | |
| 1,955 | 421 | 4.64 | |
| 2,277 | 457 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marifosque is 5 to 9, with 275 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 219 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 275 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 262 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 249 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 183 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 145 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 149 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 91 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.92% |
| Total | 2,277 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marifosque grew from 1,158 in 1990 to 2,473 in 2020, an increase of 1,315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 196 people, from the previous population of 2,277 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,158 | – | |
| 1,564 | 5.79% | |
| 1,706 | 1.88% | |
| 1,926 | 1.69% | |
| 1,955 | 0.55% | |
| 2,277 | 2.95% | |
| 2,473 | 1.75% |
Location
Marifosque is situated at approximately 12.9259, 123.6670, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marifosque 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.