Maragusan, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 8808 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 394.27 km2 (152.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 64,412 |
| Density (2020) | 163 / km2 (423 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 19' North, 126° 8' East (7.3170, 126.1257) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 674.8 meters (2,213.2 feet) |
Maragusan, formerly known as San Mariano, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao de Oro.
The municipality has a land area of 394.27 square kilometers or 152.23 square miles which constitutes 8.65% of Davao de Oro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 64,412. This represented 8.39% of the total population of Davao de Oro province, or 1.23% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 163 inhabitants per square kilometer or 423 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maragusan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Silang | 5.22% | 3,362 | 3,490 | -3.67% | -0.78% |
| Bahi | 1.73% | 1,112 | 865 | 28.55% | 5.43% |
| Cambagang | 2.54% | 1,636 | 1,460 | 12.05% | 2.42% |
| Coronobe | 4.88% | 3,145 | 3,078 | 2.18% | 0.45% |
| Katipunan | 2.58% | 1,662 | 1,975 | -15.85% | -3.57% |
| Lahi | 1.99% | 1,279 | 1,399 | -8.58% | -1.87% |
| Langgawisan | 4.69% | 3,019 | 2,028 | 48.87% | 8.74% |
| Mabugnao | 0.63% | 406 | 468 | -13.25% | -2.95% |
| Magcagong | 5.30% | 3,417 | 2,348 | 45.53% | 8.22% |
| Mahayahay | 1.03% | 663 | 533 | 24.39% | 4.70% |
| Mapawa | 9.21% | 5,932 | 5,653 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Maragusan | 24.05% | 15,488 | 14,741 | 5.07% | 1.05% |
| Mauswagon | 4.81% | 3,100 | 3,035 | 2.14% | 0.45% |
| New Albay | 6.50% | 4,185 | 3,983 | 5.07% | 1.05% |
| New Katipunan | 4.67% | 3,009 | 2,618 | 14.94% | 2.97% |
| New Manay | 1.62% | 1,044 | 1,015 | 2.86% | 0.59% |
| New Panay | 2.13% | 1,373 | 1,364 | 0.66% | 0.14% |
| Paloc | 2.91% | 1,876 | 1,877 | -0.05% | -0.01% |
| Pamintaran | 2.91% | 1,873 | 1,705 | 9.85% | 2.00% |
| Parasanon | 1.27% | 820 | 855 | -4.09% | -0.88% |
| Talian | 2.66% | 1,715 | 1,816 | -5.56% | -1.20% |
| Tandik | 1.17% | 754 | 906 | -16.78% | -3.79% |
| Tigbao | 2.54% | 1,635 | 1,635 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Tupas | 2.96% | 1,907 | 1,995 | -4.41% | -0.95% |
| Maragusan Total | 64,412 | 60,842 | 5.87% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maragusan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱178,382,949.80.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 102,451,682.72 | – |
| 2010 | 116,352,970.69 | 13.57% |
| 2011 | 124,159,792.23 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 119,290,704.15 | -3.92% |
| 2013 | 134,554,278.44 | 12.80% |
| 2014 | 149,321,820.99 | 10.98% |
| 2015 | 163,959,295.62 | 9.80% |
| 2016 | 178,382,949.80 | 8.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maragusan in the 2015 Census was 60,754 broken down into 14,349 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,966 | 7,767 | 5.27 | |
| 40,826 | 8,033 | 5.08 | |
| 45,926 | 8,762 | 5.24 | |
| 51,490 | 10,529 | 4.89 | |
| 55,470 | 11,828 | 4.69 | |
| 60,754 | 14,349 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maragusan is 5 to 9, with 6,991 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 351 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,361 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,648 | 9.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,991 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,834 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,167 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,681 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,997 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,408 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,949 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,570 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,976 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,601 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,937 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,413 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 930 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 632 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 396 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 351 | 0.58% |
| Total | 60,842 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maragusan grew from 20,220 in 1980 to 64,412 in 2020, an increase of 44,192 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 3,570 people, from the previous population of 60,842 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 20,220 | – | |
| 40,982 | 7.32% | |
| 40,834 | -0.07% | |
| 45,937 | 2.56% | |
| 51,547 | 1.60% | |
| 55,503 | 2.73% | |
| 60,842 | 1.76% | |
| 64,412 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maragusan for the year 2019 was 38,942, broken down into 20,486 males and 18,456 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maragusan is situated at approximately 7° 19' North, 126° 8' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 674.8 meters or 2,213.2 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 Maragusan are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Mati, Davao Oriental, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao City, and Bislig, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are New Bataan, Davao de Oro, Maco, Davao de Oro, Mabini, Davao de Oro, Mawab, Davao de Oro, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, and Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Its distance from the national capital is 981.44 kilometers (609.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- New Bataan, Davao de Oro, 25.62 kilometers (15.92 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Maco, Davao de Oro, 29.99 kilometers (18.64 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Mabini, Davao de Oro, 30.08 kilometers (18.69 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Mawab, Davao de Oro, 30.93 kilometers (19.22 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Pantukan, Davao de Oro, 32.53 kilometers (20.21 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, 35.98 kilometers (22.36 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 37.75 kilometers (23.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 40.31 kilometers (25.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 48.96 kilometers (30.42 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 53.31 kilometers (33.13 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Davao City, 63.63 kilometers (39.54 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 101.26 kilometers (62.92 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
Distance from Manila: 981.44 kilometers (609.84 miles) to the Northwest (N34°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.