Magsaysay, City of Cadiz, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Cadiz |
| Postal code | 6121 |
| Population (2020) | 5,209 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8516, 123.3164 (10° 51' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 176.1 meters (577.7 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the city of Cadiz, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,209. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Cadiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 6,117 broken down into 1,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,636 | 1,083 | 5.20 | |
| 5,139 | 1,059 | 4.85 | |
| 6,071 | 1,110 | 5.47 | |
| 6,392 | 1,113 | 5.74 | |
| 6,055 | 1,290 | 4.69 | |
| 6,117 | 1,446 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 10 to 14, with 756 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 147 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 590 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 745 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 756 | 12.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 610 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 516 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 442 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 370 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 336 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 334 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 320 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 242 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 266 | 4.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 186 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 117 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.59% |
| Total | 6,117 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay fell from 5,636 in 1990 to 5,209 in 2020, a decrease of 427 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.33%, or a decrease of 908 people, from the previous population of 6,117 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,636 | – | |
| 5,169 | -1.61% | |
| 6,079 | 3.54% | |
| 6,392 | 0.69% | |
| 6,055 | -1.95% | |
| 6,117 | 0.19% | |
| 5,209 | -3.33% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 10.8516, 123.3164, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 176.1 meters or 577.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magsaysay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Fabrica, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Tadlong, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Cabahug, Cadiz, Negros Occidental
- Mabini, Cadiz, Negros Occidental
- V. F. Gustilo, Cadiz, Negros Occidental
- Jerusalem, Cadiz, Negros Occidental
- Campo Santiago, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Malubon, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Himoga-an Baybay, Sagay, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.