Maragondon, Province of Cavite
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 4112 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 164.61 km2 (63.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,687 |
| Density (2020) | 247 / km2 (640 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 16' North, 120° 44' East (14.2737, 120.7362) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.4 meters (67.0 feet) |
Maragondon is a coastal municipality in the province of Cavite.
The municipality has a land area of 164.61 square kilometers or 63.56 square miles which constitutes 10.79% of Cavite's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,687. This represented 0.94% of the total population of Cavite province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 247 inhabitants per square kilometer or 640 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maragondon has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucal I | 8.12% | 3,304 | 3,243 | 1.88% | 0.39% |
| Bucal II | 3.11% | 1,266 | 1,368 | -7.46% | -1.62% |
| Bucal III A | 1.65% | 671 | 720 | -6.81% | -1.47% |
| Bucal III B | 1.59% | 648 | 652 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Bucal IV A | 2.22% | 903 | 742 | 21.70% | 4.22% |
| Bucal IV B | 2.12% | 862 | 772 | 11.66% | 2.35% |
| Caingin Poblacion | 5.43% | 2,211 | 2,436 | -9.24% | -2.02% |
| Garita I A | 4.38% | 1,783 | 1,525 | 16.92% | 3.34% |
| Garita I B | 3.86% | 1,572 | 1,144 | 37.41% | 6.92% |
| Layong Mabilog | 2.66% | 1,084 | 975 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Mabato | 2.97% | 1,207 | 1,220 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Pantihan I | 3.12% | 1,270 | 1,154 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| Pantihan II | 2.84% | 1,155 | 1,291 | -10.53% | -2.32% |
| Pantihan III | 4.10% | 1,670 | 1,501 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Pantihan IV | 5.41% | 2,203 | 2,072 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Patungan | 6.23% | 2,533 | 1,239 | 104.44% | 16.24% |
| Pinagsanhan I A | 3.85% | 1,568 | 1,182 | 32.66% | 6.13% |
| Pinagsanhan I B | 9.48% | 3,857 | 4,318 | -10.68% | -2.35% |
| Poblacion I A | 1.35% | 550 | 718 | -23.40% | -5.46% |
| Poblacion I B | 2.93% | 1,191 | 1,352 | -11.91% | -2.63% |
| Poblacion II A | 1.67% | 679 | 738 | -7.99% | -1.74% |
| Poblacion II B | 0.69% | 282 | 320 | -11.88% | -2.63% |
| San Miguel I A | 3.49% | 1,418 | 1,081 | 31.17% | 5.88% |
| San Miguel I B | 3.32% | 1,349 | 1,206 | 11.86% | 2.39% |
| Talipusngo | 3.16% | 1,285 | 1,142 | 12.52% | 2.51% |
| Tulay Kanluran | 2.94% | 1,198 | 1,151 | 4.08% | 0.85% |
| Tulay Silangan | 7.29% | 2,968 | 2,458 | 20.75% | 4.05% |
| Maragondon Total | 40,687 | 37,720 | 7.87% | 1.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maragondon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱101,388,428.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,325,501.71 | – |
| 2010 | 58,965,444.72 | -2.25% |
| 2011 | 68,594,918.99 | 16.33% |
| 2012 | 62,457,299.15 | -8.95% |
| 2013 | 69,966,141.46 | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 81,544,505.61 | 16.55% |
| 2015 | 92,443,527.34 | 13.37% |
| 2016 | 101,388,428.87 | 9.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maragondon in the 2015 Census was 37,684 broken down into 8,339 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,809 | 4,464 | 5.11 | |
| 25,816 | 5,150 | 5.01 | |
| 31,225 | 6,282 | 4.97 | |
| 33,604 | 7,039 | 4.77 | |
| 35,289 | 7,701 | 4.58 | |
| 37,684 | 8,339 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maragondon is 20 to 24, with 3,744 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 351 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 686 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,044 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,584 | 9.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,718 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,597 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,744 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,218 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,825 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,660 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,260 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,995 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,852 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,472 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,088 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 806 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 444 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 376 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 351 | 0.93% |
| Total | 37,720 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maragondon grew from 7,191 in 1903 to 40,687 in 2020, an increase of 33,496 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 2,967 people, from the previous population of 37,720 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,191 | – | |
| 7,266 | 0.07% | |
| 9,449 | 1.32% | |
| 8,465 | -1.12% | |
| 9,994 | 1.47% | |
| 12,743 | 2.41% | |
| 14,785 | 3.03% | |
| 18,018 | 4.03% | |
| 22,814 | 2.39% | |
| 25,828 | 2.35% | |
| 31,227 | 4.15% | |
| 33,604 | 1.02% | |
| 35,289 | 1.80% | |
| 37,720 | 1.28% | |
| 40,687 | 1.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maragondon for the year 2019 was 29,221, broken down into 14,095 males and 15,126 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maragondon is situated at approximately 14° 16' North, 120° 44' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.4 meters or 67.0 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 Maragondon are Trece Martires, Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Imus, Cavite, Tagaytay, Cavite, and Cavite City, Cavite. The nearest municipalities are Ternate, Cavite, Naic, Cavite, Magallanes, Cavite, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite, Indang, Cavite, and Tanza, Cavite. Its distance from the national capital is 43.82 kilometers (27.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ternate, Cavite, 2.53 kilometers (1.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Naic, Cavite, 5.90 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Magallanes, Cavite, 9.78 kilometers (6.08 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite, 11.85 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Indang, Cavite, 17.52 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Tanza, Cavite, 18.24 kilometers (11.33 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
Nearest cities
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 14.15 kilometers (8.79 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- General Trias, Cavite, 19.93 kilometers (12.38 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 22.45 kilometers (13.95 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Imus, Cavite, 27.57 kilometers (17.13 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 29.06 kilometers (18.06 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Cavite City, Cavite, 29.63 kilometers (18.41 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
Distance from Manila: 43.82 kilometers (27.23 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
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.