Magcaraguit, Municipality of Dimasalang, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Dimasalang |
| Postal code | 5403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 12.2321, 123.8613 (12° 14' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Magcaraguit is a barangay in the municipality of Dimasalang, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,282. This represented 5.15% of the total population of Dimasalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magcaraguit in the 2015 Census was 1,602 broken down into 347 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 681 | 134 | 5.08 | |
| 1,067 | 223 | 4.78 | |
| 1,176 | 232 | 5.07 | |
| 1,431 | 271 | 5.28 | |
| 1,444 | 290 | 4.98 | |
| 1,602 | 347 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magcaraguit is 10 to 14, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 224 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 200 | 12.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 10.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 5.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 4.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 4.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.44% |
| Total | 1,602 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magcaraguit grew from 681 in 1990 to 1,282 in 2020, an increase of 601 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.58%, or a decrease of 320 people, from the previous population of 1,602 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 681 | – | |
| 1,067 | 8.78% | |
| 1,176 | 2.11% | |
| 1,431 | 2.74% | |
| 1,444 | 0.33% | |
| 1,602 | 2.00% | |
| 1,282 | -4.58% |
Location
Magcaraguit is situated at approximately 12.2321, 123.8613, in the island of Deagan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magcaraguit 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.