Masolun, Municipality of Ganassi, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Ganassi |
| Postal code | 9311 |
| Population (2020) | 697 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8224, 124.1043 (7° 49' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 716.4 meters (2,350.4 feet) |
Masolun is a barangay in the municipality of Ganassi, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 697. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Ganassi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masolun in the 2015 Census was 520 broken down into 80 households or an average of 6.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 50 | 5.18 | |
| 296 | 50 | 5.92 | |
| 442 | 68 | 6.50 | |
| 616 | 94 | 6.55 | |
| 655 | 101 | 6.49 | |
| 520 | 80 | 6.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masolun is 5 to 9, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 8.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 17.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 14.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 12.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 5.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 9.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 11.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 7.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 2.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 1.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 520 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masolun grew from 259 in 1990 to 697 in 2020, an increase of 438 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.36%, or an increase of 177 people, from the previous population of 520 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | – | |
| 296 | 2.53% | |
| 442 | 8.98% | |
| 616 | 4.68% | |
| 655 | 2.26% | |
| 520 | -4.30% | |
| 697 | 6.36% |
Location
Masolun is situated at approximately 7.8224, 124.1043, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 716.4 meters or 2,350.4 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.