Masulot, Municipality of Sultan sa Barongis, Province of Maguindanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Municipality | Sultan sa Barongis |
| Postal code | 9611 |
| Population (2020) | 2,524 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9547, 124.5915 (6° 57' North, 124° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.4 meters (96.5 feet) |
Masulot is a barangay in the municipality of Sultan sa Barongis, in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,524. This represented 10.31% of the total population of Sultan sa Barongis.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masulot in the 2015 Census was 2,447 broken down into 356 households or an average of 6.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,367 | 259 | 5.28 | |
| 1,678 | 300 | 5.59 | |
| 1,426 | 325 | 4.39 | |
| 1,900 | 274 | 6.93 | |
| 1,865 | 268 | 6.96 | |
| 2,447 | 356 | 6.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masulot is 5 to 9, with 512 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 383 | 15.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 512 | 20.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 382 | 15.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 243 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 3.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 145 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 170 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 150 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 2.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 1.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,447 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masulot grew from 1,367 in 1990 to 2,524 in 2020, an increase of 1,157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 77 people, from the previous population of 2,447 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,367 | – | |
| 1,678 | 3.91% | |
| 1,426 | -3.43% | |
| 1,900 | 4.04% | |
| 1,865 | -0.67% | |
| 2,447 | 5.31% | |
| 2,524 | 0.65% |
Location
Masulot is situated at approximately 6.9547, 124.5915, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.4 meters or 96.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masulot 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.