Categories in Masbate City
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Masbate City
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 241 |
| Public administration | 171 |
| Restaurants | 158 |
| Shopping | 88 |
| Other accommodation | 72 |
| Churches | 53 |
| Religion | 50 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 44 |
Masbate City Facts
| Area | 152.3 km² |
| Population | 94,701 |
| Male Population | 47,982 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 46,719 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +427.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.2% |
| Median Age | 19.2 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 19.6) |
| Area Codes | 56 |
| Neighborhoods | Barangay Centro, Commonwealth, Sampaloc, Masbate City, BRGY. BAPOR |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.37169, 123.62494 |
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Masbate City Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,965 | 46,491 | 66,144 | 86,969 | 94,701 |
| Population Density | 117.9 / km² | 305.2 / km² | 434.3 / km² | 571 / km² | 621.8 / km² |
Masbate City Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 31.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masbate City | +384.1% | +87.1% | +31.5% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Masbate City Median Age
Median Age: 19.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masbate City | 19.2 yrs | 19.6 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Masbate City Population Density
Population Density: 622 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masbate City | 94,701 | 152.3 km² | 622 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Masbate City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Masbate City
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Masbate City
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Masbate City
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Masbate City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masbate City | 101,400 tn | 1.07 tn | 665.7 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 101,400 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 665.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.5 | 27.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSE of Miaga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/19 | 9:03 PM | 4.6 | 31.6 km | 10,000 m | 12km NE of Miaga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/19 | 9:42 AM | 4.6 | 13.2 km | 24,650 m | 6km NNE of Marintoc, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/19 | 10:45 PM | 4.5 | 30.7 km | 35,000 m | 7km SW of Tigbaw, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/19 | 1:36 AM | 4.3 | 41.2 km | 35,000 m | 13km NW of Monreal, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/19 | 1:05 PM | 4.2 | 37.2 km | 63,360 m | 10km SSE of Bangad, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/17 | 6:25 AM | 4.1 | 7 km | 114,700 m | 7km NNE of Mobo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/17 | 8:43 AM | 4.4 | 40.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km S of Quezon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/17 | 5:55 AM | 4.5 | 47.9 km | 59,890 m | 3km ENE of Recodo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/17 | 5:36 PM | 4.2 | 32.8 km | 10,370 m | 10km NNE of Aroroy, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Masbate City
Masbate City, officially the City of Masbate (Minasbate: Syudad san Masbate; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Masbate; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Masbate; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Masbate), is a fourth class city and capital of the province of Masbate in the Philippin..
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