Maasin, Municipality of Hindang, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hindang |
| Postal code | 6523 |
| Population (2020) | 1,458 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4293, 124.7497 (10° 26' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.6 meters (61.0 feet) |
Maasin is a barangay in the municipality of Hindang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,458. This represented 6.99% of the total population of Hindang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maasin in the 2015 Census was 1,447 broken down into 336 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,132 | 202 | 5.60 | |
| 1,219 | 246 | 4.96 | |
| 1,314 | 272 | 4.83 | |
| 1,426 | 304 | 4.69 | |
| 1,406 | 332 | 4.23 | |
| 1,447 | 336 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maasin is 10 to 14, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 160 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 7.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 6.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 2.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.55% |
| Total | 1,447 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maasin grew from 1,132 in 1990 to 1,458 in 2020, an increase of 326 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 1,447 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,132 | – | |
| 1,219 | 1.40% | |
| 1,314 | 1.62% | |
| 1,426 | 1.13% | |
| 1,406 | -0.51% | |
| 1,447 | 0.55% | |
| 1,458 | 0.16% |
Location
Maasin is situated at approximately 10.4293, 124.7497, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.6 meters or 61.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maasin 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.