Magsaysay, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 8004 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 268.09 km2 (103.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 56,263 |
| Density (2020) | 210 / km2 (544 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 45' North, 125° 9' East (6.7559, 125.1499) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 103.5 meters (339.6 feet) |
Magsaysay is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 268.09 square kilometers or 103.51 square miles which constitutes 12.39% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 56,263. This represented 8.27% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 1.07% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 210 inhabitants per square kilometer or 544 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magsaysay has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacungan | 5.19% | 2,921 | 2,475 | 18.02% | 3.55% |
| Balnate | 2.51% | 1,411 | 1,422 | -0.77% | -0.16% |
| Barayong | 10.58% | 5,955 | 5,724 | 4.04% | 0.84% |
| Blocon | 3.36% | 1,890 | 1,717 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Dalawinon | 5.50% | 3,095 | 2,608 | 18.67% | 3.67% |
| Dalumay | 1.86% | 1,047 | 945 | 10.79% | 2.18% |
| Glamang | 2.85% | 1,602 | 1,514 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Kanapulo | 3.27% | 1,841 | 1,764 | 4.37% | 0.90% |
| Kasuga | 3.68% | 2,069 | 2,110 | -1.94% | -0.41% |
| Lower Bala | 6.38% | 3,592 | 3,531 | 1.73% | 0.36% |
| Mabini | 3.49% | 1,961 | 1,598 | 22.72% | 4.40% |
| Maibo | 2.83% | 1,591 | 1,437 | 10.72% | 2.17% |
| Malawanit | 3.57% | 2,007 | 1,724 | 16.42% | 3.25% |
| Malongon | 1.20% | 675 | 814 | -17.08% | -3.86% |
| New Ilocos | 2.50% | 1,406 | 1,522 | -7.62% | -1.65% |
| New Opon | 3.01% | 1,693 | 1,639 | 3.29% | 0.68% |
| Poblacion | 13.74% | 7,731 | 7,695 | 0.47% | 0.10% |
| San Isidro | 7.38% | 4,152 | 4,096 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| San Miguel | 3.08% | 1,734 | 1,638 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Tacul | 5.97% | 3,358 | 3,711 | -9.51% | -2.08% |
| Tagaytay | 2.89% | 1,626 | 1,452 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Upper Bala | 5.17% | 2,906 | 2,740 | 6.06% | 1.25% |
| Magsaysay Total | 56,263 | 53,876 | 4.43% | 0.92% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magsaysay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱131,735,422.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 73,291,588.91 | – |
| 2010 | 77,058,873.17 | 5.14% |
| 2011 | 83,991,931.40 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 81,222,658.61 | -3.30% |
| 2013 | 92,117,204.63 | 13.41% |
| 2014 | 105,463,174.17 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 93,149,114.99 | -11.68% |
| 2016 | 131,735,422.20 | 41.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 53,839 broken down into 13,571 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,528 | 7,346 | 5.24 | |
| 41,971 | 8,224 | 5.10 | |
| 43,169 | 9,066 | 4.76 | |
| 44,972 | 10,540 | 4.27 | |
| 49,106 | 11,671 | 4.21 | |
| 53,839 | 13,571 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 5,832 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 503 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,145 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,098 | 9.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,832 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,310 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,105 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,816 | 8.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,596 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,706 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,200 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,038 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,911 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,610 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,184 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,565 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,047 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 704 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 503 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 506 | 0.94% |
| Total | 53,876 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 30,920 in 1970 to 56,263 in 2020, an increase of 25,343 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.92%, or an increase of 2,387 people, from the previous population of 53,876 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 30,920 | – | |
| 28,531 | -1.60% | |
| 31,538 | 2.02% | |
| 38,531 | 2.02% | |
| 41,979 | 1.62% | |
| 43,172 | 0.60% | |
| 45,005 | 0.58% | |
| 49,141 | 3.25% | |
| 53,876 | 1.77% | |
| 56,263 | 0.92% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magsaysay for the year 2019 was 36,794, broken down into 18,780 males and 18,014 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magsaysay is situated at approximately 6° 45' North, 125° 9' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 103.5 meters or 339.6 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 Magsaysay are Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Davao City, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, and Makilala, Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 979.19 kilometers (608.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bansalan, Davao del Sur, 7.72 kilometers (4.80 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Matanao, Davao del Sur, 9.02 kilometers (5.61 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 17.97 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, 22.33 kilometers (13.88 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Makilala, Cotabato, 23.79 kilometers (14.79 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 22.88 kilometers (14.21 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 28.65 kilometers (17.80 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 44.12 kilometers (27.42 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 52.64 kilometers (32.71 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Davao City, 61.05 kilometers (37.93 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- General Santos, 71.04 kilometers (44.14 miles) to the South (S2°E)
Distance from Manila: 979.19 kilometers (608.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.