Masolun, Municipality of Binidayan, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Binidayan |
| Postal code | 9310 |
| Population (2020) | 929 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7839, 124.1426 (7° 47' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 912.4 meters (2,993.4 feet) |
Masolun is a barangay in the municipality of Binidayan, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 929. This represented 3.58% of the total population of Binidayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masolun in the 2015 Census was 704 broken down into 103 households or an average of 6.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 78 | 5.58 | |
| 470 | 75 | 6.27 | |
| 516 | 75 | 6.88 | |
| 561 | 77 | 7.29 | |
| 518 | 76 | 6.82 | |
| 704 | 103 | 6.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masolun is 5 to 9, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, and 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 3.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 175 | 24.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 201 | 28.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 6.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 12 | 1.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 2.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 9.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 7.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 8.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 3.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 704 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masolun grew from 435 in 1990 to 929 in 2020, an increase of 494 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.01%, or an increase of 225 people, from the previous population of 704 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 435 | – | |
| 470 | 1.46% | |
| 516 | 2.02% | |
| 561 | 1.16% | |
| 518 | -2.86% | |
| 704 | 6.01% | |
| 929 | 6.01% |
Location
Masolun is situated at approximately 7.7839, 124.1426, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 912.4 meters or 2,993.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masolun 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.