Maragol, City of Muñoz, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Muñoz |
| Postal code | 3119 |
| Population (2020) | 2,458 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7049, 120.9509 (15° 42' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.9 meters (242.5 feet) |
Maragol is a barangay in the city of Muñoz, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,458. This represented 2.92% of the total population of Muñoz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maragol in the 2015 Census was 2,935 broken down into 674 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,920 | 365 | 5.26 | |
| 2,191 | 448 | 4.89 | |
| 2,294 | 479 | 4.79 | |
| 2,643 | 554 | 4.77 | |
| 2,773 | 619 | 4.48 | |
| 2,935 | 674 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maragol is 10 to 14, with 332 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 228 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 318 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 332 | 11.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 263 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 227 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 209 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 229 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 207 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 171 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 206 | 7.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 138 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 120 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.99% |
| Total | 2,935 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maragol grew from 1,920 in 1990 to 2,458 in 2020, an increase of 538 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.66%, or a decrease of 477 people, from the previous population of 2,935 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,920 | – | |
| 2,191 | 2.50% | |
| 2,294 | 0.99% | |
| 2,643 | 1.97% | |
| 2,787 | 1.95% | |
| 2,935 | 0.99% | |
| 2,458 | -3.66% |
Location
Maragol is situated at approximately 15.7049, 120.9509, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.9 meters or 242.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maragol 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.