Magalawa, Municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Palauig |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Population (2020) | 419 |
| Coordinates | 15.4974, 119.8968 (15° 30' North, 119° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Magalawa is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 419. This represented 1.05% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magalawa in the 2015 Census was 373 broken down into 92 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 51 | 5.00 | |
| 276 | 59 | 4.68 | |
| 297 | 59 | 5.03 | |
| 310 | 71 | 4.37 | |
| 321 | 76 | 4.22 | |
| 373 | 92 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magalawa is 5 to 9, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 30 | 8.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 10.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 9.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.07% |
| Total | 373 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magalawa grew from 255 in 1990 to 419 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 46 people, from the previous population of 373 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | – | |
| 276 | 1.49% | |
| 297 | 1.58% | |
| 310 | 0.59% | |
| 321 | 1.28% | |
| 373 | 2.90% | |
| 419 | 2.48% |
Location
Magalawa is situated at approximately 15.4974, 119.8968. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magalawa does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.