Maasim, Province of Sarangani
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 9502 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sarangani Bay [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 500.43 km2 (193.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 64,940 |
| Density (2020) | 130 / km2 (336 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 52' North, 124° 60' East (5.8610, 124.9967) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Maasim is a coastal municipality in the province of Sarangani.
The municipality has a land area of 500.43 square kilometers or 193.22 square miles which constitutes 13.74% of Sarangani's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 64,940. This represented 11.62% of the total population of Sarangani province, or 1.32% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 130 inhabitants per square kilometer or 336 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maasim has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsipit | 7.91% | 5,137 | 4,367 | 17.63% | 3.48% |
| Bales | 2.23% | 1,445 | 1,056 | 36.84% | 6.82% |
| Colon | 8.83% | 5,732 | 5,470 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Daliao | 5.49% | 3,563 | 3,515 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Kabatiol | 4.98% | 3,237 | 2,983 | 8.51% | 1.73% |
| Kablacan | 12.79% | 8,305 | 6,755 | 22.95% | 4.44% |
| Kamanga | 6.50% | 4,223 | 4,005 | 5.44% | 1.12% |
| Kanalo | 3.08% | 2,001 | 1,626 | 23.06% | 4.46% |
| Lumasal | 7.47% | 4,852 | 4,591 | 5.69% | 1.17% |
| Lumatil | 4.40% | 2,857 | 2,501 | 14.23% | 2.84% |
| Malbang | 6.14% | 3,988 | 3,621 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Nomoh | 4.97% | 3,226 | 2,954 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Pananag | 2.66% | 1,727 | 1,686 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Poblacion | 11.61% | 7,538 | 7,943 | -5.10% | -1.10% |
| Seven Hills | 0.79% | 515 | 515 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Tinoto | 10.15% | 6,594 | 5,880 | 12.14% | 2.44% |
| Maasim Total | 64,940 | 59,468 | 9.20% | 1.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maasim for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱176,467,700.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90,408,419.10 | – |
| 2010 | 95,393,696.27 | 5.51% |
| 2011 | 104,816,364.26 | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 102,853,910.34 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 117,667,204.46 | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 138,160,304.22 | 17.42% |
| 2015 | 161,867,276.58 | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 176,467,700.60 | 9.02% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasim in the 2015 Census was 59,401 broken down into 13,260 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,725 | 4,812 | 5.55 | |
| 31,630 | 6,076 | 5.21 | |
| 39,424 | 7,727 | 5.10 | |
| 49,274 | 10,062 | 4.90 | |
| 52,926 | 11,067 | 4.78 | |
| 59,401 | 13,260 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maasim is 5 to 9, with 7,279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 273 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,506 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,055 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,279 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,164 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,141 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,566 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,932 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,277 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,707 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,260 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,855 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,127 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,629 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,169 | 1.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 771 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 478 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 273 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 279 | 0.47% |
| Total | 59,468 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasim grew from 17,201 in 1970 to 64,940 in 2020, an increase of 47,739 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 5,472 people, from the previous population of 59,468 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 17,201 | – | |
| 20,227 | 3.31% | |
| 22,915 | 2.53% | |
| 26,734 | 1.55% | |
| 31,641 | 3.21% | |
| 39,424 | 4.83% | |
| 49,274 | 3.12% | |
| 52,933 | 2.64% | |
| 59,468 | 2.24% | |
| 64,940 | 1.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maasim for the year 2019 was 38,550, broken down into 19,861 males and 18,689 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maasim is situated at approximately 5° 52' North, 124° 60' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Maasim are General Santos, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Glan, Sarangani, Malapatan, Sarangani, Polomolok, South Cotabato, Alabel, Sarangani, T'Boli, South Cotabato, and Kiamba, Sarangani. Its distance from the national capital is 1,060.74 kilometers (659.11 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Glan, Sarangani, 23.46 kilometers (14.58 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Malapatan, Sarangani, 34.40 kilometers (21.37 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Polomolok, South Cotabato, 40.06 kilometers (24.89 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Alabel, Sarangani, 42.08 kilometers (26.15 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- T'Boli, South Cotabato, 43.35 kilometers (26.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Kiamba, Sarangani, 43.52 kilometers (27.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
Nearest cities
- General Santos, 33.82 kilometers (21.02 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 72.47 kilometers (45.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 97.81 kilometers (60.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 105.26 kilometers (65.40 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 127.07 kilometers (78.96 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Davao City, 149.02 kilometers (92.60 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,060.74 kilometers (659.11 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.