Masagongsong, Municipality of Kawayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Kawayan |
| Postal code | 6545 |
| Population (2020) | 524 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6632, 124.3650 (11° 40' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.0 meters (292.0 feet) |
Masagongsong is a barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 524. This represented 2.56% of the total population of Kawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masagongsong in the 2015 Census was 526 broken down into 134 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 545 | 104 | 5.24 | |
| 547 | 115 | 4.76 | |
| 587 | 125 | 4.70 | |
| 548 | 128 | 4.28 | |
| 596 | 132 | 4.52 | |
| 526 | 134 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masagongsong is 5 to 9, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 9.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 7.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 5.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 4.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 3.61% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 3.23% |
| Total | 526 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masagongsong fell from 545 in 1990 to 524 in 2020, a decrease of 21 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 526 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 545 | – | |
| 547 | 0.07% | |
| 587 | 1.52% | |
| 548 | -0.94% | |
| 596 | 3.10% | |
| 526 | -2.35% | |
| 524 | -0.08% |
Location
Masagongsong is situated at approximately 11.6632, 124.3650, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.0 meters or 292.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masagongsong 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.