Masantong, Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Bongao |
| Postal code | 7500 |
| Population (2020) | 1,156 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Coordinates | 5.0733, 119.7877 (5° 4' North, 119° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.4 meters (198.2 feet) |
Masantong is a barangay in the municipality of Bongao, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,156. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Bongao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masantong in the 2015 Census was 938 broken down into 201 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | 100 | 6.33 | |
| 672 | 125 | 5.38 | |
| 720 | 150 | 4.80 | |
| 1,208 | 269 | 4.49 | |
| 847 | 198 | 4.28 | |
| 938 | 201 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masantong is 10 to 14, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 3.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 13.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 12.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 15.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 5.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.43% |
| Total | 938 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masantong grew from 633 in 1990 to 1,156 in 2020, an increase of 523 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.50%, or an increase of 218 people, from the previous population of 938 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | – | |
| 672 | 1.13% | |
| 720 | 1.49% | |
| 1,208 | 7.40% | |
| 847 | -12.12% | |
| 938 | 1.96% | |
| 1,156 | 4.50% |
Location
Masantong is situated at approximately 5.0733, 119.7877, in the island of Sanga-Sanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.4 meters or 198.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masantong 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.