Masumbang, Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Merida |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Population (2020) | 727 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9813, 124.4913 (10° 59' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.7 meters (317.3 feet) |
Masumbang is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 727. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masumbang in the 2015 Census was 720 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | 115 | 4.87 | |
| 654 | 133 | 4.92 | |
| 785 | 149 | 5.27 | |
| 735 | 138 | 5.33 | |
| 637 | 138 | 4.62 | |
| 720 | 169 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masumbang is 20 to 24, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 8.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 10.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 10.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 13.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 9.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 3.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.69% |
| Total | 720 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masumbang grew from 560 in 1990 to 727 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.20%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 720 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 560 | – | |
| 654 | 2.95% | |
| 785 | 3.99% | |
| 735 | -0.90% | |
| 637 | -5.08% | |
| 720 | 2.36% | |
| 727 | 0.20% |
Location
Masumbang is situated at approximately 10.9813, 124.4913, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.7 meters or 317.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masumbang 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.