Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 50 |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 128.59 km2 (49.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,461 |
| Density (2020) | 299 / km2 (775 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 53' North, 122° 26' East (10.8908, 122.4332) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.7 meters (287.6 feet) |
Maasin is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 128.59 square kilometers or 49.65 square miles which constitutes 2.57% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,461. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.48% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 299 inhabitants per square kilometer or 775 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maasin has 50 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abay | 1.70% | 654 | 658 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Abilay | 2.40% | 923 | 874 | 5.61% | 1.15% |
| AGROCEL Poblacion | 1.47% | 567 | 676 | -16.12% | -3.63% |
| Amerang | 1.03% | 398 | 425 | -6.35% | -1.37% |
| Bagacay East | 1.54% | 591 | 563 | 4.97% | 1.03% |
| Bagacay West | 2.43% | 933 | 941 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Bolo | 2.77% | 1,064 | 886 | 20.09% | 3.93% |
| Bug-ot | 0.79% | 305 | 263 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Bulay | 0.87% | 334 | 341 | -2.05% | -0.44% |
| Buntalan | 2.36% | 907 | 814 | 11.43% | 2.30% |
| Burak | 1.26% | 485 | 491 | -1.22% | -0.26% |
| Cabangcalan | 1.92% | 738 | 837 | -11.83% | -2.61% |
| Cabatac | 1.68% | 647 | 706 | -8.36% | -1.82% |
| Caigon | 2.05% | 788 | 709 | 11.14% | 2.25% |
| Cananghan | 1.31% | 504 | 480 | 5.00% | 1.03% |
| Canawili | 0.63% | 243 | 220 | 10.45% | 2.11% |
| Dagami | 5.62% | 2,161 | 2,044 | 5.72% | 1.18% |
| Daja | 3.36% | 1,292 | 1,163 | 11.09% | 2.24% |
| Dalusan | 1.67% | 643 | 592 | 8.61% | 1.75% |
| DELCAR Poblacion | 2.34% | 899 | 776 | 15.85% | 3.15% |
| Inabasan | 3.07% | 1,181 | 1,005 | 17.51% | 3.46% |
| Layog | 3.60% | 1,386 | 1,419 | -2.33% | -0.49% |
| Linab | 1.26% | 485 | 483 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Liñagan Calsada | 1.06% | 406 | 332 | 22.29% | 4.33% |
| Liñagan Tacas | 1.12% | 431 | 414 | 4.11% | 0.85% |
| Magsaysay | 2.37% | 910 | 801 | 13.61% | 2.72% |
| Mandog | 3.12% | 1,201 | 1,201 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| MARI Poblacion | 2.51% | 966 | 966 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Miapa | 0.50% | 191 | 231 | -17.32% | -3.92% |
| Nagba | 3.33% | 1,281 | 1,362 | -5.95% | -1.28% |
| Nasaka | 2.13% | 821 | 794 | 3.40% | 0.71% |
| Naslo-Bucao | 3.67% | 1,413 | 1,335 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Nasuli | 1.37% | 528 | 481 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| Panalian | 1.50% | 575 | 620 | -7.26% | -1.57% |
| Piandaan East | 0.59% | 227 | 223 | 1.79% | 0.37% |
| Piandaan West | 1.07% | 410 | 338 | 21.30% | 4.15% |
| Pispis | 2.13% | 821 | 769 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Punong | 0.64% | 247 | 252 | -1.98% | -0.42% |
| Santa Rita | 0.73% | 282 | 279 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Sinubsuban | 1.57% | 604 | 540 | 11.85% | 2.39% |
| Siwalo | 2.42% | 932 | 911 | 2.31% | 0.48% |
| Subog | 1.44% | 553 | 629 | -12.08% | -2.67% |
| THTP Poblacion | 2.82% | 1,083 | 1,136 | -4.67% | -1.00% |
| Tigbauan | 2.70% | 1,038 | 941 | 10.31% | 2.09% |
| Trangka | 2.98% | 1,147 | 1,081 | 6.11% | 1.26% |
| Tubang | 4.61% | 1,774 | 1,438 | 23.37% | 4.52% |
| Tulahong | 0.88% | 338 | 307 | 10.10% | 2.05% |
| Tuy-an East | 1.77% | 682 | 651 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
| Tuy-an West | 1.71% | 659 | 627 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Ubian | 2.11% | 813 | 897 | -9.36% | -2.05% |
| Maasin Total | 38,461 | 36,922 | 4.17% | 0.86% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maasin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱94,529,817.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,988,773.79 | – |
| 2010 | 55,081,233.02 | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 60,481,550.92 | 9.80% |
| 2012 | 58,805,594.09 | -2.77% |
| 2013 | 66,223,172.14 | 12.61% |
| 2014 | 75,619,315.29 | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 85,076,634.48 | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 94,529,817.15 | 11.11% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasin in the 2015 Census was 36,905 broken down into 7,384 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,028 | 4,855 | 5.98 | |
| 29,345 | 4,997 | 5.87 | |
| 30,822 | 5,395 | 5.71 | |
| 32,526 | 6,066 | 5.36 | |
| 35,069 | 6,667 | 5.26 | |
| 36,905 | 7,384 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maasin is 5 to 9, with 3,737 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 584 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 702 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,014 | 8.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,737 | 10.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,645 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,612 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,444 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,999 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,446 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,233 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,867 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,916 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,678 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,564 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,208 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 939 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 703 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 584 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 631 | 1.71% |
| Total | 36,922 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasin grew from 8,401 in 1903 to 38,461 in 2020, an increase of 30,060 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 1,539 people, from the previous population of 36,922 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,401 | – | |
| 8,317 | -0.06% | |
| 13,167 | 2.32% | |
| 16,384 | 2.27% | |
| 21,510 | 2.42% | |
| 20,768 | -0.34% | |
| 24,412 | 3.30% | |
| 26,962 | 2.01% | |
| 29,062 | 0.75% | |
| 29,364 | 0.19% | |
| 30,828 | 1.05% | |
| 32,555 | 0.75% | |
| 35,069 | 2.74% | |
| 36,922 | 0.99% | |
| 38,461 | 0.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maasin for the year 2019 was 23,807, broken down into 11,804 males and 12,003 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maasin is situated at approximately 10° 53' North, 122° 26' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.7 meters or 287.6 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 Maasin are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Cabatuan, Iloilo, Alimodian, Iloilo, Janiuay, Iloilo, San Miguel, Iloilo, Santa Barbara, Iloilo, and Leon, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 438.67 kilometers (272.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cabatuan, Iloilo, 5.41 kilometers (3.36 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Alimodian, Iloilo, 8.24 kilometers (5.12 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Janiuay, Iloilo, 9.90 kilometers (6.15 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- San Miguel, Iloilo, 12.67 kilometers (7.87 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Santa Barbara, Iloilo, 12.84 kilometers (7.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Leon, Iloilo, 13.16 kilometers (8.17 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 25.59 kilometers (15.90 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 33.26 kilometers (20.67 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 58.84 kilometers (36.56 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 59.92 kilometers (37.23 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 60.83 kilometers (37.80 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Bacolod, 61.43 kilometers (38.17 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
Distance from Manila: 438.67 kilometers (272.57 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°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.