Magsaysay, Municipality of Castillejos, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Castillejos |
| Postal code | 2208 |
| Population (2020) | 3,673 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9423, 120.1904 (14° 57' North, 120° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.4 meters (185.0 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Castillejos, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,673. This represented 5.41% of the total population of Castillejos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 3,466 broken down into 884 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,397 | 493 | 4.86 | |
| 1,895 | 402 | 4.71 | |
| 2,163 | 481 | 4.50 | |
| 2,491 | 583 | 4.27 | |
| 3,137 | 736 | 4.26 | |
| 3,466 | 884 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 403 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 283 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 403 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 329 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 289 | 8.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 296 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 283 | 8.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 279 | 8.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 223 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 210 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 183 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 184 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 126 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 129 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.66% |
| Total | 3,466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 2,427 in 1990 to 3,673 in 2020, an increase of 1,246 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 207 people, from the previous population of 3,466 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,427 | – | |
| 1,926 | -4.24% | |
| 2,204 | 2.93% | |
| 2,544 | 2.00% | |
| 3,151 | 8.10% | |
| 3,466 | 1.83% | |
| 3,673 | 1.23% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 14.9423, 120.1904, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.4 meters or 185.0 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.