Magsija, Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Balilihan |
| Postal code | 6342 |
| Population (2020) | 632 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.7405, 123.9480 (9° 44' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.5 meters (198.5 feet) |
Magsija is a barangay in the municipality of Balilihan, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 632. This represented 3.38% of the total population of Balilihan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsija in the 2015 Census was 611 broken down into 117 households or an average of 5.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 68 | 6.24 | |
| 358 | 68 | 5.26 | |
| 448 | 77 | 5.82 | |
| 510 | 93 | 5.48 | |
| 477 | 107 | 4.46 | |
| 611 | 117 | 5.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsija is 5 to 9, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 8.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 6.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 9.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 8.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 2.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 4.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.96% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.82% |
| Total | 611 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsija grew from 424 in 1990 to 632 in 2020, an increase of 208 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 611 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 424 | – | |
| 358 | -3.12% | |
| 448 | 4.93% | |
| 510 | 1.80% | |
| 477 | -2.41% | |
| 611 | 4.83% | |
| 632 | 0.71% |
Location
Magsija is situated at approximately 9.7405, 123.9480, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.5 meters or 198.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magsija 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.