Masara, Municipality of Maco, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Maco |
| Postal code | 8806 |
| Population (2020) | 1,125 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3915, 126.0282 (7° 23' North, 126° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 486.4 meters (1,595.8 feet) |
Masara is a barangay in the municipality of Maco, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,125. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Maco.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masara in the 2015 Census was 1,170 broken down into 389 households or an average of 3.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,311 | 909 | 4.74 | |
| 3,415 | 701 | 4.87 | |
| 2,656 | 551 | 4.82 | |
| 2,728 | 638 | 4.28 | |
| 867 | 210 | 4.13 | |
| 1,170 | 389 | 3.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masara is 20 to 24, with 154 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 9.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 8.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 6.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 6.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 12.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 149 | 12.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 10.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 4.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.34% |
| Total | 1,190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masara fell from 4,340 in 1990 to 1,125 in 2020, a decrease of 3,215 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.18%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 1,190 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,340 | – | |
| 3,415 | -4.39% | |
| 2,656 | -5.25% | |
| 2,728 | 0.37% | |
| 867 | -34.11% | |
| 1,190 | 6.21% | |
| 1,125 | -1.18% |
Location
Masara is situated at approximately 7.3915, 126.0282, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 486.4 meters or 1,595.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masara 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.