Margos, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Kapatagan |
| Postal code | 9214 |
| Population (2020) | 2,807 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9308, 123.6572 (7° 56' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Margos is a barangay in the municipality of Kapatagan, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,807. This represented 4.49% of the total population of Kapatagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Margos in the 2015 Census was 2,991 broken down into 661 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,865 | 322 | 5.79 | |
| 2,162 | 381 | 5.67 | |
| 2,068 | 363 | 5.70 | |
| 2,557 | 472 | 5.42 | |
| 2,760 | 538 | 5.13 | |
| 2,991 | 661 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Margos is 10 to 14, with 359 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 290 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 277 | 9.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 359 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 325 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 321 | 10.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 264 | 8.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 201 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 191 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 177 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 148 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 118 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.37% |
| Total | 2,991 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Margos grew from 1,865 in 1990 to 2,807 in 2020, an increase of 942 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.33%, or a decrease of 184 people, from the previous population of 2,991 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,865 | – | |
| 2,162 | 2.81% | |
| 2,068 | -0.95% | |
| 2,557 | 2.97% | |
| 2,760 | 2.82% | |
| 2,991 | 1.54% | |
| 2,807 | -1.33% |
Location
Margos is situated at approximately 7.9308, 123.6572, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Margos 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.