Magsaysay, Municipality of Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Libjo |
| Postal code | 8414 |
| Population (2020) | 559 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.1666, 125.5026 (10° 10' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.4 meters (99.7 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Libjo, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 559. This represented 3.10% of the total population of Libjo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 493 broken down into 150 households or an average of 3.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | 96 | 5.74 | |
| 540 | 101 | 5.35 | |
| 649 | 125 | 5.19 | |
| 787 | 158 | 4.98 | |
| 600 | 128 | 4.69 | |
| 493 | 150 | 3.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 8.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 15.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 10.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 6.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 4.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 5.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 8.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 7.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.01% |
| Total | 493 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 551 in 1990 to 559 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 493 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 551 | – | |
| 540 | -0.38% | |
| 649 | 4.02% | |
| 787 | 2.69% | |
| 600 | -9.40% | |
| 493 | -3.67% | |
| 559 | 2.68% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 10.1666, 125.5026, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.4 meters or 99.7 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.