Magsaysay, Municipality of Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Dinagat |
| Postal code | 8412 |
| Population (2020) | 789 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 9.9813, 125.6064 (9° 59' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Dinagat, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 789. This represented 7.43% of the total population of Dinagat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 801 broken down into 165 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 665 | 142 | 4.68 | |
| 577 | 120 | 4.81 | |
| 710 | 149 | 4.77 | |
| 843 | 185 | 4.56 | |
| 869 | 201 | 4.32 | |
| 801 | 165 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 15 to 19, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 7.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 10.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 13.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 6.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 3.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 7.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.50% |
| Total | 801 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 665 in 1990 to 789 in 2020, an increase of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.32%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 801 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 665 | – | |
| 577 | -2.62% | |
| 710 | 4.55% | |
| 843 | 2.40% | |
| 869 | 1.11% | |
| 801 | -1.54% | |
| 789 | -0.32% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 9.9813, 125.6064, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 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.