Magcalon, Municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buenavista |
| Postal code | 5700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,270 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7837, 121.9398 (10° 47' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Magcalon is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buenavista, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,270. This represented 1.95% of the total population of San Jose de Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magcalon in the 2015 Census was 1,132 broken down into 280 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 159 | 5.32 | |
| 832 | 177 | 4.70 | |
| 907 | 189 | 4.80 | |
| 970 | 220 | 4.41 | |
| 1,074 | 266 | 4.04 | |
| 1,132 | 280 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magcalon is 15 to 19, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 9.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 8.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 98 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 4.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 2.30% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,132 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magcalon grew from 846 in 1990 to 1,270 in 2020, an increase of 424 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.45%, or an increase of 138 people, from the previous population of 1,132 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | – | |
| 832 | -0.31% | |
| 907 | 1.87% | |
| 970 | 0.93% | |
| 1,074 | 3.78% | |
| 1,132 | 1.01% | |
| 1,270 | 2.45% |
Location
Magcalon is situated at approximately 10.7837, 121.9398, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magcalon 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.