Maaslum, Municipality of Manjuyod, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Manjuyod |
| Postal code | 8208 |
| Population (2020) | 2,214 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.6555, 123.1159 (9° 39' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Maaslum is a barangay in the municipality of Manjuyod, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,214. This represented 4.94% of the total population of Manjuyod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maaslum in the 2015 Census was 2,078 broken down into 461 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,630 | 282 | 5.78 | |
| 1,475 | 285 | 5.18 | |
| 1,739 | 358 | 4.86 | |
| 1,869 | 398 | 4.70 | |
| 2,012 | 432 | 4.66 | |
| 2,078 | 461 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maaslum is 5 to 9, with 241 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 181 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 241 | 11.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 209 | 10.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 186 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 191 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 120 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,078 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maaslum grew from 1,630 in 1990 to 2,214 in 2020, an increase of 584 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 136 people, from the previous population of 2,078 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,630 | – | |
| 1,475 | -1.85% | |
| 1,739 | 3.59% | |
| 1,869 | 1.00% | |
| 2,012 | 2.72% | |
| 2,078 | 0.62% | |
| 2,214 | 1.34% |
Location
Maaslum is situated at approximately 9.6555, 123.1159, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 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.