Mahagcot, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 8513 |
| Population (2020) | 951 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6876, 125.6910 (8° 41' North, 125° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.1 meters (69.2 feet) |
Mahagcot is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 951. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahagcot in the 2015 Census was 841 broken down into 174 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | 98 | 6.13 | |
| 635 | 125 | 5.08 | |
| 899 | 151 | 5.95 | |
| 843 | 156 | 5.40 | |
| 833 | 158 | 5.27 | |
| 841 | 174 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahagcot is 5 to 9, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 11.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 15.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 14.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 6.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 5.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.36% |
| Total | 841 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahagcot grew from 601 in 1990 to 951 in 2020, an increase of 350 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.62%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 841 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | – | |
| 635 | 1.04% | |
| 899 | 7.74% | |
| 843 | -0.88% | |
| 833 | -0.43% | |
| 841 | 0.18% | |
| 951 | 2.62% |
Location
Mahagcot is situated at approximately 8.6876, 125.6910, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.1 meters or 69.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahagcot 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.