Uson, Masbate Facts
| Area | 166.8 km² |
| Population | 67,646 |
| Male Population | 34,595 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 33,051 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +582.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.6% |
| Median Age | 17.7 years (Male: 17.4, Female: 18.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,869 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.22440, 123.83300 |
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Uson, Masbate Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,907 | 27,018 | 41,092 | 59,403 | 67,646 | 76,391 | 85,140 |
| Population Density | 59.4 / km² | 162 / km² | 246.3 / km² | 356.1 / km² | 405.5 / km² | 457.9 / km² | 510.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridUson, Masbate Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 64.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uson, Masbate | +582.8% | +150.4% | +64.6% |
| Philippines | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Uson, Masbate Median Age
Median Age: 17.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uson, Masbate | 17.7 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Uson, Masbate Population Density
Population Density: 406 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uson, Masbate | 67,646 | 166.8 km² | 406 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Uson, Masbate Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Uson, Masbate Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,183 | $1,230 | $1,168 | $1,180 | $1,281 | $1,735 | $1,550 | $1,869 |
| Total GDP | $18.6M | $23.3M | $27.1M | $32.5M | $40.2M | $62.1M | $62.3M | $79.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Uson, Masbate CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uson, Masbate | 70,917 tn | 1.05 tn | 425.1 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Uson, Masbate CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,917 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 425.1 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.
Sources:
- 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 | 1.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSE of Miaga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/19 | 9:03 PM | 4.6 | 12.7 km | 10,000 m | 12km NE of Miaga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/19 | 9:42 AM | 4.6 | 16 km | 24,650 m | 6km NNE of Marintoc, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/19 | 10:45 PM | 4.5 | 34.3 km | 35,000 m | 7km SW of Tigbaw, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/19 | 1:05 PM | 4.2 | 44 km | 63,360 m | 10km SSE of Bangad, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/17 | 6:25 AM | 4.1 | 24.7 km | 114,700 m | 7km NNE of Mobo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/17 | 8:43 AM | 4.4 | 36.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km S of Quezon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/17 | 5:55 AM | 4.5 | 29.8 km | 59,890 m | 3km ENE of Recodo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/16 | 11:38 PM | 4.4 | 44.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km ENE of Baleno, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/16 | 5:49 PM | 4.6 | 27.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km NE of Masbate, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Uson, Masbate
Uson is a third class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. It is about 42 kilometres (26 mi) southeast of Masbate City, connected by a paved coastal road, and located on Uson Bay which has an approximate area of 15 square kilometres ..
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