Barangay Profile

Barangay Pi├▒a

San Jacinto, Masbate, Region V

PSGC 0504119013 ZIP 2431
898 Population
31st of 40 By Population
168.7 m Elevation
2431 ZIP Code
Philippines Bicol Region Masbate San Jacinto Barangays Pi├▒a
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Barangay Pi├▒a is a barangay in San Jacinto, Masbate, in the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0504119013 with ZIP code 2431, it had a 2020 Census population of 898. That makes it the 31st most populous of San Jacinto's 40 barangays (3% of the municipal total of 29,458). It sits at about 168.7 m above sea level at coordinates 12.5405, 123.6619.

Overview

Barangay Pi├▒a is a local community situated within San Jacinto, Masbate. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Pi├▒a is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Pi├▒a is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within San Jacinto, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 809 — —
1995 Sep 1 736 -1.76% -73
2000 May 1 757 +0.61% 21
2007 Aug 1 866 +1.87% 109
2010 May 1 1,028 +6.44% 162
2015 Aug 1 1,021 -0.13% -7
2020 May 1 898 -2.67% -123
809
736
757
866
1,028
1,021
898
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Pi├▒a is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in San Jacinto.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 27 2.64%
1 to 4 105 10.28%
5 to 9 153 14.99%
10 to 14 148 14.5%
15 to 19 103 10.09%
20 to 24 91 8.91%
25 to 29 67 6.56%
30 to 34 57 5.58%
35 to 39 44 4.31%
40 to 44 49 4.8%
45 to 49 36 3.53%
50 to 54 29 2.84%
55 to 59 42 4.11%
60 to 64 28 2.74%
65 to 69 17 1.67%
70 to 74 11 1.08%
75 to 79 8 0.78%
80 and over 6 0.59%
Under 1
27
1 to 4
105
5 to 9
153
10 to 14
148
15 to 19
103
20 to 24
91
25 to 29
67
30 to 34
57
35 to 39
44
40 to 44
49
45 to 49
36
50 to 54
29
55 to 59
42
60 to 64
28
65 to 69
17
70 to 74
11
75 to 79
8
80 and over
6
433

Young population (0-14) · 42.41%

546

Working-age population (15-64) · 53.48%

42

Older population (65+) · 4.11%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Pi├▒a is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in San Jacinto.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 190 4.26
1995 Sep 1 167 4.41
2000 May 1 162 4.67
2007 Aug 1 196 4.42
2010 May 1 215 4.78
2015 Aug 1 197 5.18
190
167
162
196
215
197
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

31st of 40

Relative rank among San Jacinto's barangays by 2020 population.

168.7 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 17 m municipal median.

Barangay Pi├▒a is located at approximately 12.5405, 123.6619 (12°32'26" N, 123°39'43" E) on Luzon , roughly 168.7 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Bicol Region lies along the main track of Pacific tropical cyclones and sees frequent typhoon passage during the June to November season.

High
Earthquake

Bicol Region is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Pi├▒a in municipality of San Jacinto, province of Masbate is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Pi├▒a
PSGC Code 0504119013
Population (2020) 898
Rank in Municipality 31st of 40
Coordinates 12.5405, 123.6619 (12°32'26" N, 123°39'43" E)
Elevation 168.7 m above sea level
City / Municipality San Jacinto
Province Masbate
Region Bicol Region
ZIP Code 2431

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in San Jacinto.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in San Jacinto

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Pi├▒a and the wider San Jacinto area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Pi├▒a located?

Barangay Pi├▒a is a barangay in San Jacinto, Masbate, in the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0504119013 with ZIP code 2431, it had a 2020 Census population of 898. That makes it the 31st most populous of San Jacinto's 40 barangays (3% of the municipal total of 29,458). It sits at about 168.7 m above sea level at coordinates 12.5405, 123.6619.

What is the population of Barangay Pi├▒a?

898 as of the 2020 Census, the 31st largest of San Jacinto's 40 barangays (3% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Pi├▒a?

The PSGC code is 0504119013, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pi├▒a?

ZIP 2431, covering San Jacinto and its barangays.

How many barangays does San Jacinto have?

40 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.