Masula, City of Isabela, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Isabela City |
| Postal code | 7300 |
| Population (2020) | 1,861 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.5827, 122.0138 (6° 35' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 352.8 meters (1,157.5 feet) |
Masula is a barangay in Isabela City, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,861. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Isabela City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masula in the 2015 Census was 1,322 broken down into 300 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | 272 | 5.48 | |
| 1,109 | 241 | 4.60 | |
| 1,386 | 278 | 4.99 | |
| 1,252 | 304 | 4.12 | |
| 1,430 | 325 | 4.40 | |
| 1,322 | 300 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masula is 5 to 9, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 3.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 181 | 13.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 197 | 14.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 13.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 3.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 3.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 2.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.38% |
| Total | 1,322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masula grew from 1,491 in 1990 to 1,861 in 2020, an increase of 370 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.46%, or an increase of 539 people, from the previous population of 1,322 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | – | |
| 1,109 | -5.39% | |
| 1,386 | 4.90% | |
| 1,252 | -1.39% | |
| 1,430 | 4.96% | |
| 1,322 | -1.48% | |
| 1,861 | 7.46% |
Location
Masula is situated at approximately 6.5827, 122.0138, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 352.8 meters or 1,157.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masula 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.