Masao, Municipality of Pualas, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Pualas |
| Postal code | 9313 |
| Population (2020) | 414 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8195, 124.0712 (7° 49' North, 124° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 825.2 meters (2,707.3 feet) |
Masao is a barangay in the municipality of Pualas, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 414. This represented 2.85% of the total population of Pualas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masao in the 2015 Census was 360 broken down into 57 households or an average of 6.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 30 | 4.77 | |
| 223 | 34 | 6.56 | |
| 204 | 30 | 6.80 | |
| 581 | 96 | 6.05 | |
| 306 | 51 | 6.00 | |
| 360 | 57 | 6.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Masao are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 15.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 15.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 14.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 10.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 8.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 3.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.50% |
| 55 to 59 | – | 0.00% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.56% |
| Total | 360 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masao grew from 143 in 1990 to 414 in 2020, an increase of 271 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 360 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 143 | – | |
| 223 | 8.68% | |
| 204 | -1.89% | |
| 581 | 15.53% | |
| 306 | -20.82% | |
| 360 | 3.14% | |
| 414 | 2.99% |
Location
Masao is situated at approximately 7.8195, 124.0712, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 825.2 meters or 2,707.3 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.