Magsaysay, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,183 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6695, 123.9337 (12° 40' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.0 meters (59.1 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,183. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 1,160 broken down into 221 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 | 116 | 5.64 | |
| 712 | 137 | 5.20 | |
| 820 | 150 | 5.47 | |
| 959 | 177 | 5.42 | |
| 1,046 | 198 | 5.28 | |
| 1,160 | 221 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 10 to 14, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 11.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 654 in 1990 to 1,183 in 2020, an increase of 529 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 1,160 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 654 | – | |
| 712 | 1.60% | |
| 820 | 3.07% | |
| 959 | 2.18% | |
| 1,046 | 3.21% | |
| 1,160 | 1.99% | |
| 1,183 | 0.41% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 12.6695, 123.9337, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.0 meters or 59.1 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.