Magsaysay, Municipality of Saguday, Province of Quirino
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Quirino |
| Municipality | Saguday |
| Postal code | 3405 |
| Population (2020) | 2,978 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5382, 121.5630 (16° 32' North, 121° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 111.6 meters (366.1 feet) |
Magsaysay, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Saguday, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,978. This represented 17.38% of the total population of Saguday.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 2,867 broken down into 723 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,563 | 323 | 4.84 | |
| 1,909 | 401 | 4.76 | |
| 2,128 | 470 | 4.53 | |
| 2,518 | 570 | 4.42 | |
| 2,688 | 624 | 4.31 | |
| 2,867 | 723 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 238 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 268 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 266 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 244 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 227 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 196 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 241 | 8.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 187 | 6.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 147 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.01% |
| Total | 2,867 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 1,569 in 1990 to 2,978 in 2020, an increase of 1,409 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 2,867 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,569 | – | |
| 1,909 | 3.74% | |
| 2,128 | 2.36% | |
| 2,518 | 2.35% | |
| 2,694 | 2.49% | |
| 2,867 | 1.19% | |
| 2,978 | 0.80% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 16.5382, 121.5630, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 111.6 meters or 366.1 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.