New Magsaysay, Municipality of Benito Soliven, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Benito Soliven |
| Postal code | 3331 |
| Population (2020) | 933 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9023, 121.9568 (16° 54' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.2 meters (286.1 feet) |
New Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Benito Soliven, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 933. This represented 3.14% of the total population of Benito Soliven.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 814 broken down into 200 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 | 115 | 5.37 | |
| 664 | 134 | 4.96 | |
| 698 | 139 | 5.02 | |
| 827 | 183 | 4.52 | |
| 845 | 177 | 4.77 | |
| 814 | 200 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 13.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 7.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 6.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 8.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 6.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.74% |
| Total | 814 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Magsaysay grew from 617 in 1990 to 933 in 2020, an increase of 316 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.91%, or an increase of 119 people, from the previous population of 814 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 617 | – | |
| 664 | 1.38% | |
| 698 | 1.08% | |
| 827 | 2.37% | |
| 845 | 0.79% | |
| 814 | -0.71% | |
| 933 | 2.91% |
Location
New Magsaysay is situated at approximately 16.9023, 121.9568, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.2 meters or 286.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Magsaysay 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.