Magdiwang, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 5511 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
| Area (2013) | 100.75 km2 (38.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,385 |
| Density (2020) | 153 / km2 (396 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 30' North, 122° 31' East (12.4919, 122.5133) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Magdiwang is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 100.75 square kilometers or 38.90 square miles which constitutes 6.57% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,385. This represented 4.98% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.48% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 153 inhabitants per square kilometer or 396 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magdiwang has 9 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agsao | 5.37% | 826 | 782 | 5.63% | 1.16% |
| Agutay | 11.19% | 1,721 | 1,616 | 6.50% | 1.33% |
| Ambulong | 8.16% | 1,255 | 1,195 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Dulangan | 11.78% | 1,812 | 1,621 | 11.78% | 2.37% |
| Ipil | 11.36% | 1,747 | 1,716 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Jao-asan | 7.64% | 1,175 | 964 | 21.89% | 4.25% |
| Poblacion | 17.18% | 2,643 | 2,586 | 2.20% | 0.46% |
| Silum | 6.19% | 952 | 718 | 32.59% | 6.12% |
| Tampayan | 21.15% | 3,254 | 2,944 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Magdiwang Total | 15,385 | 14,142 | 8.79% | 1.79% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magdiwang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱58,425,560.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,757,193.40 | – |
| 2010 | 34,873,209.83 | 6.46% |
| 2011 | 38,145,580.54 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 37,334,018.12 | -2.13% |
| 2013 | 41,402,605.65 | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 46,613,691.87 | 12.59% |
| 2015 | 53,046,633.11 | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 58,425,560.77 | 10.14% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magdiwang in the 2015 Census was 14,133 broken down into 3,079 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,403 | 2,029 | 5.13 | |
| 11,444 | 2,328 | 4.92 | |
| 12,019 | 2,422 | 4.96 | |
| 12,923 | 2,625 | 4.92 | |
| 13,565 | 2,885 | 4.70 | |
| 14,133 | 3,079 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magdiwang is 10 to 14, with 1,671 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 146 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 312 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,306 | 9.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,630 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,671 | 11.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,599 | 11.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,243 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 958 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 771 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 682 | 4.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 749 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 771 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 696 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 543 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 370 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 246 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 253 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 196 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 146 | 1.03% |
| Total | 14,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magdiwang grew from 2,275 in 1903 to 15,385 in 2020, an increase of 13,110 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.79%, or an increase of 1,243 people, from the previous population of 14,142 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,275 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 4,308 | -0.04% | |
| 4,802 | 0.96% | |
| 6,601 | 3.16% | |
| 7,504 | 2.61% | |
| 8,149 | 1.66% | |
| 10,405 | 2.47% | |
| 11,447 | 1.80% | |
| 12,032 | 1.07% | |
| 12,924 | 0.99% | |
| 13,584 | 1.83% | |
| 14,142 | 0.77% | |
| 15,385 | 1.79% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magdiwang for the year 2019 was 9,623, broken down into 4,850 males and 4,773 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magdiwang is situated at approximately 12° 30' North, 122° 31' East, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Magdiwang are Roxas City, Capiz, Masbate City, Masbate, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are San Fernando, Romblon, Cajidiocan, Romblon, Romblon, Romblon, San Agustin, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, and Calatrava, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 285.41 kilometers (177.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Fernando, Romblon, 22.95 kilometers (14.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Cajidiocan, Romblon, 23.18 kilometers (14.40 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Romblon, Romblon, 28.00 kilometers (17.40 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 42.18 kilometers (26.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 46.88 kilometers (29.13 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Calatrava, Romblon, 50.06 kilometers (31.10 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 103.89 kilometers (64.56 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 121.15 kilometers (75.28 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 138.65 kilometers (86.15 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 141.84 kilometers (88.14 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 144.96 kilometers (90.07 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 150.64 kilometers (93.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
Distance from Manila: 285.41 kilometers (177.35 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.