Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 113.70 km2 (43.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,280 |
| Density (2020) | 240 / km2 (621 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 0' North, 123° 29' East (8.0040, 123.4856) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 191.5 meters (628.2 feet) |
Ramon Magsaysay, formerly known as Liargo, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 113.70 square kilometers or 43.90 square miles which constitutes 2.54% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,280. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.70% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 240 inhabitants per square kilometer or 621 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ramon Magsaysay has 27 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Opon | 2.02% | 551 | 550 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Bambong Daku | 2.62% | 715 | 649 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
| Bambong Diut | 2.34% | 639 | 595 | 7.39% | 1.51% |
| Bobongan | 4.77% | 1,302 | 1,284 | 1.40% | 0.29% |
| Campo IV | 5.88% | 1,605 | 1,550 | 3.55% | 0.74% |
| Campo V | 3.30% | 901 | 899 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Caniangan | 2.96% | 808 | 731 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Dipalusan | 2.37% | 646 | 629 | 2.70% | 0.56% |
| Eastern Bobongan | 3.42% | 933 | 915 | 1.97% | 0.41% |
| Esperanza | 7.73% | 2,110 | 2,039 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Gapasan | 4.35% | 1,188 | 1,168 | 1.71% | 0.36% |
| Katipunan | 5.85% | 1,596 | 1,543 | 3.43% | 0.71% |
| Kauswagan | 1.69% | 460 | 453 | 1.55% | 0.32% |
| Lower Sambulawan | 1.98% | 539 | 507 | 6.31% | 1.30% |
| Mabini | 1.63% | 446 | 438 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Magsaysay | 3.58% | 976 | 954 | 2.31% | 0.48% |
| Malating | 2.58% | 704 | 694 | 1.44% | 0.30% |
| Paradise | 4.00% | 1,090 | 1,079 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Pasingkalan | 4.02% | 1,096 | 1,259 | -12.95% | -2.88% |
| Poblacion | 11.41% | 3,114 | 2,873 | 8.39% | 1.71% |
| San Fernando | 2.17% | 592 | 557 | 6.28% | 1.29% |
| Santo Rosario | 2.42% | 661 | 631 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Sapa Anding | 4.61% | 1,258 | 1,312 | -4.12% | -0.88% |
| Sinaguing | 3.64% | 992 | 952 | 4.20% | 0.87% |
| Switch | 4.89% | 1,334 | 1,283 | 3.98% | 0.82% |
| Upper Laperian | 2.40% | 656 | 682 | -3.81% | -0.81% |
| Wakat | 1.35% | 368 | 380 | -3.16% | -0.67% |
| Ramon Magsaysay Total | 27,280 | 26,606 | 2.53% | 0.53% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ramon Magsaysay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,733,882.09.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,768,360.19 | – |
| 2010 | 50,945,344.89 | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 55,152,086.44 | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 54,867,376.67 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 60,978,654.60 | 11.14% |
| 2014 | 69,027,994.65 | 13.20% |
| 2015 | 81,353,238.20 | 17.86% |
| 2016 | 89,733,882.09 | 10.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ramon Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 26,437 broken down into 6,158 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,055 | 4,079 | 5.16 | |
| 22,766 | 4,498 | 5.06 | |
| 23,285 | 4,741 | 4.91 | |
| 25,280 | 5,158 | 4.90 | |
| 26,141 | 5,996 | 4.36 | |
| 26,437 | 6,158 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ramon Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 3,141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 252 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 599 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,498 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,141 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,808 | 10.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,628 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,386 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,922 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,636 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,517 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,420 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,377 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,253 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,070 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 829 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 610 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 395 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 265 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 252 | 0.95% |
| Total | 26,606 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ramon Magsaysay grew from 24,282 in 1960 to 27,280 in 2020, an increase of 2,998 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 674 people, from the previous population of 26,606 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 24,282 | – | |
| 15,221 | -4.47% | |
| 18,057 | 3.49% | |
| 17,852 | -0.23% | |
| 21,065 | 1.67% | |
| 22,795 | 1.49% | |
| 23,323 | 0.49% | |
| 25,321 | 1.14% | |
| 26,194 | 1.24% | |
| 26,606 | 0.30% | |
| 27,280 | 0.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ramon Magsaysay for the year 2019 was 18,320, broken down into 9,240 males and 9,080 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ramon Magsaysay is situated at approximately 8° 0' North, 123° 29' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 191.5 meters or 628.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Ramon Magsaysay are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 778.20 kilometers (483.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.95 kilometers (5.56 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 9.81 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.13 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.36 kilometers (7.68 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.85 kilometers (9.23 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 15.10 kilometers (9.38 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 20.53 kilometers (12.76 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 29.92 kilometers (18.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 42.67 kilometers (26.52 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 63.86 kilometers (39.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 66.32 kilometers (41.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 72.34 kilometers (44.95 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Distance from Manila: 778.20 kilometers (483.55 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.