Magsaysay, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Postal code | 5044 |
| Population (2020) | 616 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.6942, 122.6201 (10° 42' North, 122° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.0 meters (196.8 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 616. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 558 broken down into 140 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 78 | 4.68 | |
| 445 | 80 | 5.56 | |
| 443 | 83 | 5.34 | |
| 467 | 105 | 4.45 | |
| 552 | 121 | 4.56 | |
| 558 | 140 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Magsaysay are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 30 to 34, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 7.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 8.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 10.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 6.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 5.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.79% |
| Total | 558 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 365 in 1990 to 616 in 2020, an increase of 251 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.10%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 558 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | – | |
| 445 | 3.78% | |
| 443 | -0.10% | |
| 467 | 0.73% | |
| 552 | 6.28% | |
| 558 | 0.21% | |
| 616 | 2.10% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 10.6942, 122.6201, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.0 meters or 196.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magsaysay 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.