Magon, Municipality of Tantangan, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Tantangan |
| Postal code | 9510 |
| Population (2020) | 2,547 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6197, 124.7103 (6° 37' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 106.9 meters (350.7 feet) |
Magon is a barangay in the municipality of Tantangan, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,547. This represented 5.57% of the total population of Tantangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magon in the 2015 Census was 2,527 broken down into 582 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | 79 | 5.24 | |
| 1,029 | 185 | 5.56 | |
| 1,379 | 266 | 5.18 | |
| 1,897 | 369 | 5.14 | |
| 2,340 | 556 | 4.21 | |
| 2,527 | 582 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magon is 10 to 14, with 332 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 288 | 11.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 297 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 332 | 13.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 270 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 248 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 196 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 184 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 157 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 2.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.43% |
| Total | 2,548 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magon grew from 414 in 1990 to 2,547 in 2020, an increase of 2,133 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.01%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 2,548 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 414 | – | |
| 1,029 | 18.60% | |
| 1,379 | 6.48% | |
| 1,897 | 4.50% | |
| 2,340 | 7.94% | |
| 2,548 | 1.63% | |
| 2,547 | -0.01% |
Location
Magon is situated at approximately 6.6197, 124.7103, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 106.9 meters or 350.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magon 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.