Magapit, Municipality of Lal-lo, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Lal-Lo |
| Postal code | 3509 |
| Population (2020) | 4,015 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1301, 121.6802 (18° 8' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.8 meters (163.4 feet) |
Magapit is a barangay in the municipality of Lal-Lo, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,015. This represented 8.24% of the total population of Lal-lo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magapit in the 2015 Census was 3,266 broken down into 737 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,355 | 457 | 5.15 | |
| 2,049 | 421 | 4.87 | |
| 2,359 | 482 | 4.89 | |
| 2,667 | 585 | 4.56 | |
| 2,762 | 635 | 4.35 | |
| 3,266 | 737 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magapit is 15 to 19, with 354 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 304 | 9.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 349 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 339 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 354 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 284 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 245 | 7.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 260 | 7.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 211 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 175 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 168 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 161 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 136 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.75% |
| Total | 3,324 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magapit grew from 2,355 in 1990 to 4,015 in 2020, an increase of 1,660 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.06%, or an increase of 691 people, from the previous population of 3,324 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,355 | – | |
| 2,049 | -2.57% | |
| 2,415 | 3.59% | |
| 2,667 | 1.38% | |
| 2,762 | 1.28% | |
| 3,324 | 3.59% | |
| 4,015 | 4.06% |
Location
Magapit is situated at approximately 18.1301, 121.6802, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.8 meters or 163.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magapit shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bolos Point, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Tanglagan, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Santa Maria, Lal-lo, Cagayan
- Capissayan Norte, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Mabuno, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Piña Este, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Piña Weste, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Barbarit, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Baracaoit, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Naddungan, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Basao, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Aguiguican, Gattaran, Cagayan
- Bangag, Lal-lo, Cagayan
- Santa Ana, Gattaran, Cagayan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.