Magsaysay, Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Population (2020) | 976 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0605, 123.4291 (8° 4' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.0 meters (78.7 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 976. This represented 3.58% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 954 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 775 | 145 | 5.34 | |
| 761 | 158 | 4.82 | |
| 793 | 149 | 5.32 | |
| 863 | 167 | 5.17 | |
| 875 | 194 | 4.51 | |
| 954 | 230 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 129 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 | 30 | 3.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 9.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 13.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.42% |
| Total | 954 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 775 in 1990 to 976 in 2020, an increase of 201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 954 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 775 | – | |
| 761 | -0.34% | |
| 793 | 0.89% | |
| 863 | 1.17% | |
| 875 | 0.50% | |
| 954 | 1.66% | |
| 976 | 0.48% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 8.0605, 123.4291, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.0 meters or 78.7 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.