Magsaysay, Municipality of Cordon, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Cordon |
| Postal code | 3312 |
| Population (2020) | 529 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6725, 121.4655 (16° 40' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 119.0 meters (390.4 feet) |
Magsaysay, formerly Centro Sur Oeste, is a barangay in the municipality of Cordon, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 529. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Cordon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 514 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 | 98 | 5.01 | |
| 530 | 109 | 4.86 | |
| 564 | 118 | 4.78 | |
| 546 | 147 | 3.71 | |
| 577 | 141 | 4.09 | |
| 514 | 128 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 7.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 6.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 6.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 5.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.56% |
| Total | 514 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 491 in 1990 to 529 in 2020, an increase of 38 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.61%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 514 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 491 | – | |
| 530 | 1.44% | |
| 564 | 1.34% | |
| 546 | -0.45% | |
| 577 | 2.03% | |
| 514 | -2.18% | |
| 529 | 0.61% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 16.6725, 121.4655, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 119.0 meters or 390.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.