Magaslong, Municipality of Datu Piang, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Datu Piang |
| Postal code | 9607 |
| Population (2020) | 932 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0192, 124.4943 (7° 1' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Magaslong is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Piang, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 932. This represented 3.28% of the total population of Datu Piang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magaslong in the 2015 Census was 881 broken down into 126 households or an average of 6.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,340 | 329 | 4.07 | |
| 1,485 | 395 | 3.76 | |
| 2,545 | 404 | 6.30 | |
| 2,922 | 518 | 5.64 | |
| 1,275 | 185 | 6.89 | |
| 881 | 126 | 6.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magaslong is 5 to 9, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 16.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 13.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 12.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.68% |
| Total | 881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magaslong fell from 1,340 in 1990 to 932 in 2020, a decrease of 408 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 881 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,340 | – | |
| 1,485 | 1.94% | |
| 2,545 | 12.24% | |
| 2,922 | 1.92% | |
| 1,275 | -26.06% | |
| 881 | -6.80% | |
| 932 | 1.19% |
Location
Magaslong is situated at approximately 7.0192, 124.4943, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magaslong 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.