Magarao, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 4403 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 44.97 km2 (17.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,742 |
| Density (2020) | 595 / km2 (1,540 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 40' North, 123° 11' East (13.6610, 123.1857) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.1 feet) |
Magarao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 44.97 square kilometers or 17.36 square miles which constitutes 0.82% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,742. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 595 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,540 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magarao has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barobaybay | 2.73% | 730 | 589 | 23.94% | 4.62% |
| Bell | 9.33% | 2,496 | 2,281 | 9.43% | 1.91% |
| Carangcang | 11.72% | 3,133 | 3,227 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Carigsa | 0.86% | 230 | 177 | 29.94% | 5.67% |
| Casuray | 4.30% | 1,150 | 1,097 | 4.83% | 1.00% |
| Monserrat | 3.66% | 979 | 1,385 | -29.31% | -7.04% |
| Ponong | 5.22% | 1,396 | 1,316 | 6.08% | 1.25% |
| San Francisco | 4.89% | 1,308 | 1,293 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| San Isidro | 11.63% | 3,111 | 3,200 | -2.78% | -0.59% |
| San Juan | 4.42% | 1,183 | 1,125 | 5.16% | 1.06% |
| San Miguel | 2.81% | 752 | 864 | -12.96% | -2.88% |
| San Pantaleon | 4.63% | 1,238 | 1,227 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Santa Lucia | 24.22% | 6,478 | 5,476 | 18.30% | 3.60% |
| Santa Rosa | 3.40% | 908 | 913 | -0.55% | -0.12% |
| Santo Tomas | 6.17% | 1,650 | 1,524 | 8.27% | 1.69% |
| Magarao Total | 26,742 | 25,694 | 4.08% | 0.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magarao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,397,952.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,764,250.83 | – |
| 2010 | 39,393,831.88 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 42,442,788.02 | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 41,384,660.40 | -2.49% |
| 2013 | 46,892,119.53 | 13.31% |
| 2014 | 53,246,591.63 | 13.55% |
| 2015 | 60,659,753.65 | 13.92% |
| 2016 | 66,397,952.62 | 9.46% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magarao in the 2015 Census was 25,675 broken down into 5,333 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,621 | 2,895 | 5.74 | |
| 18,249 | 3,512 | 5.20 | |
| 20,962 | 3,910 | 5.36 | |
| 22,513 | 4,437 | 5.07 | |
| 24,272 | 4,830 | 5.03 | |
| 25,675 | 5,333 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magarao is 5 to 9, with 3,007 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 214 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 588 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,467 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,007 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,985 | 11.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,712 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,165 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,861 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,677 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,621 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,396 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,208 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,060 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 906 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 719 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 527 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 351 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 230 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 214 | 0.83% |
| Total | 25,694 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magarao grew from 4,374 in 1903 to 26,742 in 2020, an increase of 22,368 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 1,048 people, from the previous population of 25,694 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,374 | – | |
| 5,717 | 1.71% | |
| 8,556 | 2.04% | |
| 10,411 | 2.03% | |
| 8,501 | -1.77% | |
| 10,938 | 2.50% | |
| 11,846 | 1.61% | |
| 13,414 | 2.52% | |
| 16,623 | 2.17% | |
| 18,264 | 1.78% | |
| 20,964 | 3.00% | |
| 22,515 | 0.99% | |
| 24,274 | 2.78% | |
| 25,694 | 1.09% | |
| 26,742 | 0.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magarao for the year 2019 was 19,179, broken down into 9,446 males and 9,733 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magarao is situated at approximately 13° 40' North, 123° 11' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Magarao are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Canaman, Camarines Sur, Bombon, Camarines Sur, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, Gainza, Camarines Sur, and Milaor, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 259.43 kilometers (161.20 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Canaman, Camarines Sur, 2.22 kilometers (1.38 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Bombon, Camarines Sur, 3.21 kilometers (1.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Camaligan, Camarines Sur, 5.07 kilometers (3.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Calabanga, Camarines Sur, 6.22 kilometers (3.86 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Gainza, Camarines Sur, 6.81 kilometers (4.23 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Milaor, Camarines Sur, 7.11 kilometers (4.42 miles) to the South (S5°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 4.08 kilometers (2.54 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 36.09 kilometers (22.43 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 60.06 kilometers (37.32 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 67.71 kilometers (42.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 82.87 kilometers (51.50 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 117.11 kilometers (72.77 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
Distance from Manila: 259.43 kilometers (161.20 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.