Magasang, Municipality of Cantilan, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cantilan |
| Postal code | 8317 |
| Population (2020) | 1,423 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.3409, 125.9572 (9° 20' North, 125° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Magasang is a barangay in the municipality of Cantilan, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,423. This represented 4.18% of the total population of Cantilan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magasang in the 2015 Census was 1,322 broken down into 306 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | 170 | 5.44 | |
| 884 | 187 | 4.73 | |
| 963 | 211 | 4.56 | |
| 1,137 | 254 | 4.48 | |
| 1,207 | 267 | 4.52 | |
| 1,322 | 306 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magasang is 5 to 9, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 11.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 4.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 2.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.44% |
| Total | 1,322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magasang grew from 924 in 1990 to 1,423 in 2020, an increase of 499 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 101 people, from the previous population of 1,322 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 924 | – | |
| 884 | -0.83% | |
| 963 | 1.85% | |
| 1,137 | 2.32% | |
| 1,207 | 2.20% | |
| 1,322 | 1.75% | |
| 1,423 | 1.56% |
Location
Magasang is situated at approximately 9.3409, 125.9572, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magasang 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.