Magcagong, Municipality of Maragusan, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Maragusan |
| Postal code | 8808 |
| Population (2020) | 3,417 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3239, 126.1003 (7° 19' North, 126° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 869.5 meters (2,852.7 feet) |
Magcagong is a barangay in the municipality of Maragusan, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,417. This represented 5.30% of the total population of Maragusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magcagong in the 2015 Census was 2,348 broken down into 620 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,568 | 299 | 5.24 | |
| 1,625 | 326 | 4.98 | |
| 1,844 | 350 | 5.27 | |
| 1,934 | 383 | 5.05 | |
| 2,266 | 418 | 5.42 | |
| 2,348 | 620 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magcagong is 10 to 14, with 266 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 253 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 245 | 10.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 240 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 195 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 162 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 2.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 1.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 0.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.43% |
| Total | 2,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magcagong grew from 1,568 in 1990 to 3,417 in 2020, an increase of 1,849 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.22%, or an increase of 1,069 people, from the previous population of 2,348 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,568 | – | |
| 1,625 | 0.67% | |
| 1,844 | 2.75% | |
| 1,934 | 0.66% | |
| 2,266 | 5.94% | |
| 2,348 | 0.68% | |
| 3,417 | 8.22% |
Location
Magcagong is situated at approximately 7.3239, 126.1003, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 869.5 meters or 2,852.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magcagong 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.