Magsaysay, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 5319 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cuyo |
| Area (2013) | 49.48 km2 (19.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,603 |
| Density (2020) | 255 / km2 (660 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 52' North, 121° 3' East (10.8645, 121.0504) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.6 meters (100.3 feet) |
Magsaysay is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 49.48 square kilometers or 19.10 square miles which constitutes 0.34% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,603. This represented 1.34% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 255 inhabitants per square kilometer or 660 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magsaysay has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoba | 5.44% | 685 | 596 | 14.93% | 2.97% |
| Balaguen | 14.43% | 1,819 | 1,812 | 0.39% | 0.08% |
| Canipo | 8.18% | 1,031 | 864 | 19.33% | 3.79% |
| Cocoro | 10.75% | 1,355 | 1,305 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
| Danawan | 5.64% | 711 | 676 | 5.18% | 1.07% |
| Emilod | 5.20% | 655 | 621 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Igabas | 7.38% | 930 | 958 | -2.92% | -0.62% |
| Lacaren | 3.18% | 401 | 419 | -4.30% | -0.92% |
| Los Angeles | 7.43% | 936 | 949 | -1.37% | -0.29% |
| Lucbuan | 15.73% | 1,983 | 1,921 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Rizal | 16.64% | 2,097 | 2,075 | 1.06% | 0.22% |
| Magsaysay Total | 12,603 | 12,196 | 3.34% | 0.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magsaysay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱49,722,380.19.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,140,958.99 | – |
| 2010 | 30,569,098.04 | -10.46% |
| 2011 | 24,189,660.08 | -20.87% |
| 2012 | 30,201,155.92 | 24.85% |
| 2013 | 33,802,289.84 | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 38,680,108.33 | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 45,507,468.98 | 17.65% |
| 2016 | 49,722,380.19 | 9.26% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 12,196 broken down into 2,733 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,028 | 1,941 | 5.17 | |
| 10,709 | 2,078 | 5.15 | |
| 10,883 | 2,269 | 4.80 | |
| 11,315 | 2,430 | 4.66 | |
| 11,965 | 2,529 | 4.73 | |
| 12,196 | 2,733 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 10 to 14, with 1,308 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 196 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 217 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 908 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,304 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,308 | 10.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,113 | 9.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,045 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 890 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 793 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 812 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 689 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 595 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 576 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 495 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 441 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 343 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 270 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 201 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 196 | 1.61% |
| Total | 12,196 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 9,840 in 1970 to 12,603 in 2020, an increase of 2,763 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 407 people, from the previous population of 12,196 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,840 | – | |
| 9,418 | -0.88% | |
| 9,618 | 0.42% | |
| 10,028 | 0.42% | |
| 10,714 | 1.25% | |
| 10,885 | 0.34% | |
| 11,339 | 0.57% | |
| 11,965 | 1.98% | |
| 12,196 | 0.36% | |
| 12,603 | 0.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magsaysay for the year 2019 was 7,906, broken down into 3,777 males and 4,129 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magsaysay is situated at approximately 10° 52' North, 121° 3' East, in the island of Cuyo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.6 meters or 100.3 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 Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Roxas City, Capiz, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Cuyo, Palawan, Agutaya, Palawan, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Belison, Antique, Hamtic, Antique, and Patnongon, Antique. Its distance from the national capital is 412.28 kilometers (256.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cuyo, Palawan, 4.64 kilometers (2.88 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Agutaya, Palawan, 33.98 kilometers (21.11 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, 98.32 kilometers (61.09 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Belison, Antique, 99.73 kilometers (61.97 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Hamtic, Antique, 103.38 kilometers (64.24 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Patnongon, Antique, 103.41 kilometers (64.26 miles) to the East (N87°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 167.05 kilometers (103.80 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 175.96 kilometers (109.33 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 192.91 kilometers (119.87 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 198.69 kilometers (123.46 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 202.22 kilometers (125.65 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Bacolod, 208.94 kilometers (129.83 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Distance from Manila: 412.28 kilometers (256.18 miles) to the North (N1°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.