Igabas, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 5319 |
| Population (2020) | 930 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cuyo |
| Coordinates | 10.8527, 121.0421 (10° 51' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.9 meters (239.2 feet) |
Igabas is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 930. This represented 7.38% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Igabas in the 2015 Census was 958 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,006 | 196 | 5.13 | |
| 1,044 | 201 | 5.19 | |
| 984 | 198 | 4.97 | |
| 990 | 199 | 4.97 | |
| 995 | 211 | 4.72 | |
| 958 | 206 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Igabas is 20 to 24, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 8.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 6.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 11.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 6.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 4.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 3.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 2.40% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.40% |
| Total | 958 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Igabas fell from 1,006 in 1990 to 930 in 2020, a decrease of 76 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 958 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,006 | – | |
| 1,044 | 0.70% | |
| 984 | -1.26% | |
| 990 | 0.08% | |
| 995 | 0.18% | |
| 958 | -0.72% | |
| 930 | -0.62% |
Location
Igabas is situated at approximately 10.8527, 121.0421, in the island of Cuyo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.9 meters or 239.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Igabas 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.