Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sorsogon Bay, Ticao Pass |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 150.09 km2 (57.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,411 |
| Density (2020) | 249 / km2 (646 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 50' North, 123° 50' East (12.8271, 123.8371) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.9 feet) |
Magallanes is a coastal municipality in the province of Sorsogon.
The municipality has a land area of 150.09 square kilometers or 57.95 square miles which constitutes 7.08% of Sorsogon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,411. This represented 4.51% of the total population of Sorsogon province, or 0.62% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 249 inhabitants per square kilometer or 646 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magallanes has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguada Norte | 3.70% | 1,386 | 1,515 | -8.51% | -1.86% |
| Aguada Sur | 3.27% | 1,225 | 1,159 | 5.69% | 1.17% |
| Anibong | 1.37% | 513 | 493 | 4.06% | 0.84% |
| Bacalon | 1.65% | 618 | 650 | -4.92% | -1.06% |
| Bacolod | 2.79% | 1,043 | 1,027 | 1.56% | 0.33% |
| Banacud | 3.06% | 1,145 | 1,240 | -7.66% | -1.66% |
| Behia | 6.88% | 2,573 | 2,518 | 2.18% | 0.46% |
| Biga | 3.49% | 1,304 | 1,194 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Binisitahan del Norte | 2.66% | 994 | 917 | 8.40% | 1.71% |
| Binisitahan del Sur | 1.86% | 696 | 682 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Biton | 6.10% | 2,283 | 2,011 | 13.53% | 2.71% |
| Bulala | 1.42% | 530 | 610 | -13.11% | -2.92% |
| Busay | 1.57% | 588 | 604 | -2.65% | -0.56% |
| Caditaan | 9.44% | 3,533 | 3,443 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Cagbolo | 2.82% | 1,055 | 1,120 | -5.80% | -1.25% |
| Cagtalaba | 1.25% | 469 | 557 | -15.80% | -3.55% |
| Cawit Extension | 4.60% | 1,721 | 1,727 | -0.35% | -0.07% |
| Cawit Proper | 3.24% | 1,211 | 1,184 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Ginangra | 2.14% | 799 | 781 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Hubo | 2.58% | 965 | 869 | 11.05% | 2.23% |
| Incarizan | 3.30% | 1,234 | 1,387 | -11.03% | -2.43% |
| Lapinig | 2.27% | 850 | 761 | 11.70% | 2.36% |
| Magsaysay | 0.80% | 300 | 262 | 14.50% | 2.89% |
| Malbog | 0.96% | 359 | 343 | 4.66% | 0.96% |
| Pantalan | 3.10% | 1,158 | 1,170 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Pawik | 1.86% | 696 | 638 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Pili | 4.10% | 1,534 | 1,371 | 11.89% | 2.39% |
| Poblacion | 1.35% | 505 | 648 | -22.07% | -5.11% |
| Salvacion | 3.09% | 1,157 | 1,044 | 10.82% | 2.19% |
| Santa Elena | 3.13% | 1,170 | 1,144 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| Siuton | 5.05% | 1,889 | 1,959 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Tagas | 1.26% | 471 | 483 | -2.48% | -0.53% |
| Tulatula Norte | 2.15% | 806 | 911 | -11.53% | -2.54% |
| Tulatula Sur | 1.69% | 631 | 616 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Magallanes Total | 37,411 | 37,038 | 1.01% | 0.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magallanes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱101,106,151.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,621,253.00 | – |
| 2010 | 60,442,110.51 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 65,419,258.62 | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 63,582,421.23 | -2.81% |
| 2013 | 70,737,059.69 | 11.25% |
| 2014 | 79,439,492.11 | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 90,232,190.04 | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 101,106,151.90 | 12.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magallanes in the 2015 Census was 36,908 broken down into 7,497 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,753 | 4,426 | 5.59 | |
| 28,704 | 5,296 | 5.42 | |
| 31,315 | 5,886 | 5.32 | |
| 34,418 | 6,585 | 5.23 | |
| 35,443 | 7,187 | 4.93 | |
| 36,908 | 7,497 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magallanes is 10 to 14, with 5,022 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 291 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 851 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,565 | 9.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,614 | 12.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,022 | 13.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,140 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,951 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,405 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,161 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,141 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,984 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,779 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,505 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,204 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 930 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 650 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 516 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 329 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 291 | 0.79% |
| Total | 37,038 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magallanes grew from 4,921 in 1903 to 37,411 in 2020, an increase of 32,490 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.21%, or an increase of 373 people, from the previous population of 37,038 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,921 | – | |
| 10,012 | 4.59% | |
| 15,412 | 2.18% | |
| 17,982 | 1.59% | |
| 18,144 | 0.08% | |
| 23,896 | 2.73% | |
| 23,101 | -0.68% | |
| 25,765 | 2.21% | |
| 24,754 | -0.40% | |
| 28,707 | 2.81% | |
| 31,315 | 1.88% | |
| 34,418 | 1.31% | |
| 35,443 | 1.07% | |
| 37,038 | 0.84% | |
| 37,411 | 0.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magallanes for the year 2019 was 22,949, broken down into 11,338 males and 11,611 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magallanes is situated at approximately 12° 50' North, 123° 50' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.9 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 Magallanes are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Masbate City, Masbate, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Castilla, Sorsogon, Juban, Sorsogon, Bulan, Sorsogon, Casiguran, Sorsogon, Pilar, Sorsogon, and Irosin, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 365.18 kilometers (226.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Castilla, Sorsogon, 14.45 kilometers (8.98 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Juban, Sorsogon, 16.95 kilometers (10.53 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Bulan, Sorsogon, 18.36 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Casiguran, Sorsogon, 19.44 kilometers (12.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Pilar, Sorsogon, 20.28 kilometers (12.60 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Irosin, Sorsogon, 25.76 kilometers (16.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 24.33 kilometers (15.12 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 36.04 kilometers (22.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 55.88 kilometers (34.72 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 55.91 kilometers (34.74 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 59.83 kilometers (37.18 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 80.05 kilometers (49.74 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
Distance from Manila: 365.18 kilometers (226.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°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.