Blasco, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 5804 |
| Population (2020) | 507 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4542, 123.0170 (11° 27' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.8 meters (209.3 feet) |
Blasco is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 507. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Blasco in the 2015 Census was 572 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 75 | 6.47 | |
| 406 | 82 | 4.95 | |
| 450 | 88 | 5.11 | |
| 509 | 113 | 4.50 | |
| 524 | 126 | 4.16 | |
| 572 | 141 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Blasco is 15 to 19, with 73 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 | 7 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 7.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 12.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 9.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.22% |
| Total | 572 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Blasco grew from 485 in 1990 to 507 in 2020, an increase of 22 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.51%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 572 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | – | |
| 406 | -3.28% | |
| 450 | 2.23% | |
| 509 | 1.71% | |
| 524 | 1.06% | |
| 572 | 1.68% | |
| 507 | -2.51% |
Location
Blasco is situated at approximately 11.4542, 123.0170, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.8 meters or 209.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Blasco 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.