Kauswagan, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 9015 |
| Population (2020) | 519 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.0503, 125.2043 (9° 3' North, 125° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 146.2 meters (479.7 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 519. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 672 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487 | 78 | 6.24 | |
| 452 | 81 | 5.58 | |
| 318 | 60 | 5.30 | |
| 302 | 70 | 4.31 | |
| 636 | 121 | 5.26 | |
| 672 | 149 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 5 to 9, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 13.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 9.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 4.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 3.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.30% |
| Total | 672 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 487 in 1990 to 519 in 2020, an increase of 32 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.29%, or a decrease of 153 people, from the previous population of 672 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 487 | – | |
| 452 | -1.39% | |
| 318 | -7.26% | |
| 302 | -0.71% | |
| 636 | 31.14% | |
| 672 | 1.05% | |
| 519 | -5.29% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 9.0503, 125.2043, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 146.2 meters or 479.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan 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.