Masulog, City of Canlaon, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Canlaon |
| Postal code | 6223 |
| Population (2020) | 6,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.3666, 123.1812 (10° 22' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 402.1 meters (1,319.2 feet) |
Masulog is a barangay in the city of Canlaon, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,016. This represented 10.23% of the total population of Canlaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masulog in the 2015 Census was 5,318 broken down into 1,221 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,454 | 682 | 5.06 | |
| 4,305 | 813 | 5.30 | |
| 4,327 | 875 | 4.95 | |
| 4,679 | 993 | 4.71 | |
| 5,179 | 1,123 | 4.61 | |
| 5,318 | 1,221 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masulog is 5 to 9, with 629 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 124 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 515 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 629 | 11.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 573 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 524 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 514 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 453 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 354 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 299 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 292 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 288 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 259 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 207 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 126 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 66 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 59 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.35% |
| Total | 5,369 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masulog grew from 3,454 in 1990 to 6,016 in 2020, an increase of 2,562 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 647 people, from the previous population of 5,369 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,454 | – | |
| 4,305 | 4.21% | |
| 4,327 | 0.11% | |
| 4,679 | 1.08% | |
| 5,200 | 3.92% | |
| 5,369 | 0.61% | |
| 6,016 | 2.42% |
Location
Masulog is situated at approximately 10.3666, 123.1812, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 402.1 meters or 1,319.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masulog 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.