DELCAR Poblacion, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 899 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8901, 122.4340 (10° 53' North, 122° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.1 meters (292.3 feet) |
DELCAR Poblacion, formerly Delgado-Cartagena, is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 899. This represented 2.34% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of DELCAR Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 760 broken down into 154 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 535 | 99 | 5.40 | |
| 587 | 105 | 5.59 | |
| 630 | 114 | 5.53 | |
| 690 | 125 | 5.52 | |
| 735 | 146 | 5.03 | |
| 760 | 154 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in DELCAR Poblacion is 15 to 19, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 6.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 8.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 8.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 5.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.68% |
| Total | 776 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of DELCAR Poblacion grew from 547 in 1990 to 899 in 2020, an increase of 352 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.15%, or an increase of 123 people, from the previous population of 776 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 547 | – | |
| 600 | 1.75% | |
| 634 | 1.19% | |
| 713 | 1.63% | |
| 735 | 1.11% | |
| 776 | 1.04% | |
| 899 | 3.15% |
Location
DELCAR Poblacion is situated at approximately 10.8901, 122.4340, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.1 meters or 292.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
DELCAR Poblacion 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.