Maaslum, Municipality of Ayungon, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Ayungon |
| Postal code | 6210 |
| Population (2020) | 1,741 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8487, 123.0680 (9° 51' North, 123° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 709.6 meters (2,328.1 feet) |
Maaslum is a barangay in the municipality of Ayungon, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,741. This represented 3.70% of the total population of Ayungon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maaslum in the 2015 Census was 1,721 broken down into 379 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,078 | 224 | 4.81 | |
| 1,337 | 286 | 4.67 | |
| 1,268 | 251 | 5.05 | |
| 1,557 | 349 | 4.46 | |
| 1,799 | 386 | 4.66 | |
| 1,721 | 379 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maaslum is 10 to 14, with 233 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 8.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 225 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 233 | 13.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 7.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 4.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,721 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maaslum grew from 1,078 in 1990 to 1,741 in 2020, an increase of 663 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,721 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,078 | – | |
| 1,337 | 4.12% | |
| 1,268 | -1.13% | |
| 1,557 | 2.87% | |
| 1,799 | 5.40% | |
| 1,721 | -0.84% | |
| 1,741 | 0.24% |
Location
Maaslum is situated at approximately 9.8487, 123.0680, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 709.6 meters or 2,328.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maaslum 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.