New Maguisa, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 369 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0030, 123.5621 (13° 0' North, 123° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.0 meters (285.4 feet) |
New Maguisa is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 369. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Maguisa in the 2015 Census was 315 broken down into 72 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 46 | 5.52 | |
| 214 | 41 | 5.22 | |
| 249 | 45 | 5.53 | |
| 268 | 49 | 5.47 | |
| 272 | 50 | 5.44 | |
| 315 | 72 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Maguisa is 10 to 14, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 3.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 9.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 11.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 13.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 11.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 7.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 5.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.63% |
| Total | 315 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Maguisa grew from 254 in 1990 to 369 in 2020, an increase of 115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.39%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 315 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | – | |
| 214 | -3.16% | |
| 249 | 3.30% | |
| 268 | 1.02% | |
| 272 | 0.54% | |
| 315 | 2.83% | |
| 369 | 3.39% |
Location
New Maguisa is situated at approximately 13.0030, 123.5621, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.0 meters or 285.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Maguisa 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.