Masa, Municipality of Dumanjug, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dumanjug |
| Postal code | 6035 |
| Population (2020) | 724 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.0094, 123.5139 (10° 1' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 205.0 meters (672.6 feet) |
Masa is a barangay in the municipality of Dumanjug, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 724. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Dumanjug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masa in the 2015 Census was 618 broken down into 135 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521 | 89 | 5.85 | |
| 547 | 97 | 5.64 | |
| 512 | 103 | 4.97 | |
| 591 | 126 | 4.69 | |
| 528 | 118 | 4.47 | |
| 618 | 135 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masa is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 10.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 10.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 8.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.32% |
| Total | 618 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masa grew from 521 in 1990 to 724 in 2020, an increase of 203 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.39%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 618 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 521 | – | |
| 547 | 0.92% | |
| 512 | -1.41% | |
| 591 | 2.00% | |
| 528 | -4.02% | |
| 618 | 3.04% | |
| 724 | 3.39% |
Location
Masa is situated at approximately 10.0094, 123.5139, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 205.0 meters or 672.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masa 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.