Mauswagon, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 7119 |
| Population (2020) | 1,179 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4846, 123.5194 (8° 29' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 136.4 meters (447.5 feet) |
Mauswagon is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,179. This represented 14.52% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mauswagon in the 2015 Census was 1,130 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 945 | 196 | 4.82 | |
| 916 | 193 | 4.75 | |
| 890 | 211 | 4.22 | |
| 916 | 233 | 3.93 | |
| 944 | 236 | 4.00 | |
| 1,130 | 261 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mauswagon is 5 to 9, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 3.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 12.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 7.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 4.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 4.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 6.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 4.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,130 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mauswagon grew from 945 in 1990 to 1,179 in 2020, an increase of 234 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,130 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 945 | – | |
| 916 | -0.58% | |
| 891 | -0.59% | |
| 916 | 0.38% | |
| 944 | 1.10% | |
| 1,130 | 3.48% | |
| 1,179 | 0.90% |
Location
Mauswagon is situated at approximately 8.4846, 123.5194, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 136.4 meters or 447.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mauswagon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- New Carcar, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- La Union, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- New Dapitan, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- South Mapang, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- Singaran, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- Poblacion, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- New Bataan, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- Masidlakon, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Dampalan, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.