Masolun, Municipality of Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Taraka |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Population (2020) | 600 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8864, 124.3435 (7° 53' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 709.7 meters (2,328.4 feet) |
Masolun is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 600. This represented 2.21% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masolun in the 2015 Census was 589 broken down into 83 households or an average of 7.10 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 | 55 | 6.58 | |
| 434 | 61 | 7.11 | |
| 504 | 63 | 8.00 | |
| 725 | 96 | 7.55 | |
| 509 | 72 | 7.07 | |
| 589 | 83 | 7.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masolun is 5 to 9, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 14.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 12.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 12.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 11.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 9.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.68% |
| Total | 589 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masolun grew from 362 in 1990 to 600 in 2020, an increase of 238 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 589 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | – | |
| 434 | 3.46% | |
| 504 | 3.26% | |
| 725 | 5.14% | |
| 509 | -12.08% | |
| 589 | 2.82% | |
| 600 | 0.39% |
Location
Masolun is situated at approximately 7.8864, 124.3435, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 709.7 meters or 2,328.4 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.