Magwawa, Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Municipality | Santo Tomas |
| Postal code | 8112 |
| Population (2020) | 1,644 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5433, 125.5558 (7° 33' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.4 meters (316.3 feet) |
Magwawa is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Tomas, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,644. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Santo Tomas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magwawa in the 2015 Census was 1,610 broken down into 338 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | 92 | 5.17 | |
| 738 | 143 | 5.16 | |
| 751 | 156 | 4.81 | |
| 1,295 | 270 | 4.80 | |
| 1,142 | 245 | 4.66 | |
| 1,610 | 338 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magwawa is 10 to 14, with 229 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 12.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 14.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 145 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 4.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 3.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 2.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.31% |
| Total | 1,610 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magwawa grew from 535 in 1990 to 1,644 in 2020, an increase of 1,109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.44%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 1,610 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 535 | – | |
| 753 | 6.61% | |
| 756 | 0.09% | |
| 1,295 | 7.71% | |
| 1,142 | -4.47% | |
| 1,610 | 6.76% | |
| 1,644 | 0.44% |
Location
Magwawa is situated at approximately 7.5433, 125.5558, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.4 meters or 316.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magwawa 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.