Magsaysay District, Municipality of Santa, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa |
| Postal code | 2703 |
| Population (2020) | 953 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4845, 120.4361 (17° 29' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.2 meters (69.6 feet) |
Magsaysay District, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Santa, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 953. This represented 6.36% of the total population of Santa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay District in the 2015 Census was 982 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 533 | 121 | 4.40 | |
| 704 | 167 | 4.22 | |
| 764 | 165 | 4.63 | |
| 898 | 200 | 4.49 | |
| 909 | 211 | 4.31 | |
| 982 | 206 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay District is 20 to 24, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 8.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 7.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 10.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 9.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 7.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 2.34% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.73% |
| Total | 982 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay District grew from 534 in 1990 to 953 in 2020, an increase of 419 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.63%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 982 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 534 | – | |
| 708 | 5.43% | |
| 769 | 1.79% | |
| 899 | 2.18% | |
| 911 | 0.48% | |
| 982 | 1.44% | |
| 953 | -0.63% |
Location
Magsaysay District is situated at approximately 17.4845, 120.4361, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.2 meters or 69.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magsaysay District 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.