Maasin, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 8420 |
| Population (2020) | 1,085 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.8208, 126.0559 (9° 49' North, 126° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Maasin is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,085. This represented 10.46% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasin in the 2015 Census was 1,084 broken down into 247 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 878 | 152 | 5.78 | |
| 863 | 146 | 5.91 | |
| 844 | 162 | 5.21 | |
| 874 | 170 | 5.14 | |
| 1,001 | 217 | 4.61 | |
| 1,084 | 247 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maasin is 15 to 19, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 6.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 9.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 11.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 13.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 10.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1,084 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasin grew from 878 in 1990 to 1,085 in 2020, an increase of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 1,084 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 878 | – | |
| 863 | -0.32% | |
| 844 | -0.48% | |
| 874 | 0.48% | |
| 1,001 | 5.06% | |
| 1,084 | 1.53% | |
| 1,085 | 0.02% |
Location
Maasin is situated at approximately 9.8208, 126.0559, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maasin 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.