Masao, Municipality of Malabang, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Malabang |
| Postal code | 9300 |
| Population (2020) | 819 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5969, 124.0994 (7° 36' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 121.2 meters (397.6 feet) |
Masao is a barangay in the municipality of Malabang, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 819. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Malabang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masao in the 2015 Census was 735 broken down into 119 households or an average of 6.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 62 | 6.45 | |
| 427 | 73 | 5.85 | |
| 678 | 88 | 7.70 | |
| 852 | 140 | 6.09 | |
| 736 | 119 | 6.18 | |
| 735 | 119 | 6.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masao is 1 to 4, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 3.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 15.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 9.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 7.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.54% |
| Total | 735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masao grew from 400 in 1990 to 819 in 2020, an increase of 419 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.30%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 735 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | – | |
| 427 | 1.23% | |
| 678 | 10.42% | |
| 852 | 3.20% | |
| 736 | -5.19% | |
| 735 | -0.03% | |
| 819 | 2.30% |
Location
Masao is situated at approximately 7.5969, 124.0994, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 121.2 meters or 397.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masao 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.