Magsalangi, Municipality of Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Milagros |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Population (2020) | 2,701 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1819, 123.5864 (12° 11' North, 123° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.5 meters (86.9 feet) |
Magsalangi is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,701. This represented 4.69% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsalangi in the 2015 Census was 3,177 broken down into 649 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,551 | 285 | 5.44 | |
| 1,606 | 290 | 5.54 | |
| 2,248 | 420 | 5.35 | |
| 2,396 | 463 | 5.17 | |
| 2,409 | 465 | 5.18 | |
| 3,177 | 649 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsalangi is 5 to 9, with 469 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 0.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 409 | 12.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 469 | 14.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 443 | 13.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 386 | 12.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 270 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 198 | 6.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 181 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 4.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.63% |
| Total | 3,177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsalangi grew from 1,557 in 1990 to 2,701 in 2020, an increase of 1,144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.36%, or a decrease of 476 people, from the previous population of 3,177 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,557 | – | |
| 1,606 | 0.58% | |
| 2,248 | 7.48% | |
| 2,396 | 0.88% | |
| 2,409 | 0.20% | |
| 3,177 | 5.41% | |
| 2,701 | -3.36% |
Location
Magsalangi is situated at approximately 12.1819, 123.5864, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.5 meters or 86.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magsalangi 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.