Masaba, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 383 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1252, 124.4278 (11° 8' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 160.0 meters (524.9 feet) |
Masaba is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 383. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Masaba in the 2015 Census was 431 broken down into 116 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 65 | 5.09 | |
| 452 | 86 | 5.26 | |
| 373 | 78 | 4.78 | |
| 398 | 92 | 4.33 | |
| 412 | 94 | 4.38 | |
| 431 | 116 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Masaba is 5 to 9, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 8.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 14.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 12.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 7.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 4.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 6.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 8.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 6.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 5.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.23% |
| Total | 431 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Masaba grew from 331 in 1990 to 383 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.45%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 431 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | – | |
| 452 | 6.01% | |
| 373 | -4.04% | |
| 398 | 0.90% | |
| 412 | 1.27% | |
| 431 | 0.86% | |
| 383 | -2.45% |
Location
Masaba is situated at approximately 11.1252, 124.4278, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 160.0 meters or 524.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Masaba 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.