Magacan, Municipality of Sanchez-Mira, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Sanchez-Mira |
| Postal code | 3518 |
| Population (2020) | 875 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.6068, 121.1839 (18° 36' North, 121° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Magacan is a barangay in the municipality of Sanchez-Mira, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 875. This represented 3.34% of the total population of Sanchez-Mira.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magacan in the 2015 Census was 851 broken down into 200 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 577 | 119 | 4.85 | |
| 569 | 111 | 5.13 | |
| 686 | 136 | 5.04 | |
| 780 | 180 | 4.33 | |
| 811 | 197 | 4.12 | |
| 851 | 200 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magacan is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 6.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 8.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 7.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 3.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.00% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.65% |
| Total | 851 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magacan grew from 577 in 1990 to 875 in 2020, an increase of 298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 851 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 577 | – | |
| 569 | -0.26% | |
| 686 | 4.09% | |
| 780 | 1.79% | |
| 811 | 1.43% | |
| 851 | 0.92% | |
| 875 | 0.59% |
Location
Magacan is situated at approximately 18.6068, 121.1839, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magacan 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.