Magsaysay, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 9221 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 151.83 km2 (58.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,463 |
| Density (2020) | 135 / km2 (349 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 2' North, 123° 55' East (8.0355, 123.9135) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 236.8 meters (776.6 feet) |
Magsaysay is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 151.83 square kilometers or 58.62 square miles which constitutes 4.53% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,463. This represented 2.83% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.41% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 135 inhabitants per square kilometer or 349 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magsaysay has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babasalon | 3.76% | 769 | 802 | -4.11% | -0.88% |
| Baguiguicon | 5.77% | 1,180 | 1,183 | -0.25% | -0.05% |
| Daan Campo | 3.62% | 740 | 686 | 7.87% | 1.61% |
| Durianon | 2.70% | 553 | 500 | 10.60% | 2.14% |
| Ilihan | 2.23% | 456 | 431 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Lamigadato | 3.20% | 654 | 525 | 24.57% | 4.73% |
| Lemoncret | 4.49% | 919 | 892 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Lower Caningag | 1.84% | 376 | 329 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Lubo | 5.49% | 1,124 | 1,015 | 10.74% | 2.17% |
| Lumbac | 9.20% | 1,883 | 1,745 | 7.91% | 1.61% |
| Malabaogan | 2.42% | 496 | 601 | -17.47% | -3.96% |
| Mapantao | 2.32% | 475 | 443 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| Olango | 3.24% | 662 | 655 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Pangao | 4.92% | 1,006 | 940 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Pelingkingan | 4.82% | 987 | 893 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Poblacion | 13.94% | 2,853 | 2,191 | 30.21% | 5.71% |
| Rarab | 3.47% | 711 | 627 | 13.40% | 2.68% |
| Somiorang | 2.01% | 412 | 460 | -10.43% | -2.29% |
| Talambo | 5.12% | 1,048 | 1,213 | -13.60% | -3.03% |
| Tambacon | 5.18% | 1,060 | 1,016 | 4.33% | 0.90% |
| Tawinian | 3.85% | 788 | 709 | 11.14% | 2.25% |
| Tipaan | 2.04% | 417 | 401 | 3.99% | 0.83% |
| Tombador | 2.52% | 516 | 485 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| Upper Caningag | 1.85% | 378 | 277 | 36.46% | 6.76% |
| Magsaysay Total | 20,463 | 19,019 | 7.59% | 1.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magsaysay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,145,052.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,666,257.25 | – |
| 2010 | 35,562,907.79 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 39,639,133.35 | 11.46% |
| 2012 | 39,230,345.32 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 46,551,397.11 | 18.66% |
| 2014 | 53,282,334.69 | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 60,483,525.88 | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 68,145,052.48 | 12.67% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 18,971 broken down into 3,839 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,841 | 1,652 | 5.35 | |
| 10,272 | 2,032 | 5.06 | |
| 11,218 | 2,170 | 5.17 | |
| 12,298 | 2,869 | 4.29 | |
| 16,442 | 3,447 | 4.77 | |
| 18,971 | 3,839 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 3,037 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 88 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 389 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,058 | 10.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,037 | 15.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,598 | 13.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,984 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,585 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,403 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,405 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,203 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 958 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 786 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 484 | 2.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 384 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 271 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 165 | 0.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 128 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 93 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 88 | 0.46% |
| Total | 19,019 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 7,999 in 1970 to 20,463 in 2020, an increase of 12,464 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.55%, or an increase of 1,444 people, from the previous population of 19,019 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,999 | – | |
| 5,981 | -5.67% | |
| 7,302 | 4.07% | |
| 8,841 | 1.93% | |
| 10,279 | 2.86% | |
| 11,218 | 1.89% | |
| 12,298 | 1.28% | |
| 16,442 | 11.15% | |
| 19,019 | 2.81% | |
| 20,463 | 1.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magsaysay for the year 2019 was 9,102, broken down into 4,743 males and 4,359 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magsaysay is situated at approximately 8° 2' North, 123° 55' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 236.8 meters or 776.6 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 Magsaysay are Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Tangcal, Lanao del Norte, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Baroy, Lanao del Norte, and Munai, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 792.61 kilometers (492.51 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tangcal, Lanao del Norte, 3.38 kilometers (2.10 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, 8.65 kilometers (5.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Tubod, Lanao del Norte, 13.57 kilometers (8.43 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 14.57 kilometers (9.05 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Baroy, Lanao del Norte, 14.88 kilometers (9.24 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Munai, Lanao del Norte, 16.02 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
Nearest cities
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 14.45 kilometers (8.98 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 18.14 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 41.04 kilometers (25.50 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Iligan, 41.66 kilometers (25.89 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 51.13 kilometers (31.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 57.52 kilometers (35.74 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
Distance from Manila: 792.61 kilometers (492.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.