Salagmaya, Municipality of Alcantara, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Alcantara |
| Postal code | 6033 |
| Population (2020) | 713 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.9635, 123.4646 (9° 58' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 280.7 meters (920.9 feet) |
Salagmaya is a barangay in the municipality of Alcantara, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 713. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Alcantara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salagmaya in the 2015 Census was 617 broken down into 167 households or an average of 3.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | 100 | 4.96 | |
| 559 | 110 | 5.08 | |
| 617 | 116 | 5.32 | |
| 606 | 137 | 4.42 | |
| 573 | 142 | 4.04 | |
| 617 | 167 | 3.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salagmaya is 5 to 9, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 6.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 4.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.78% |
| Total | 617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salagmaya grew from 496 in 1990 to 713 in 2020, an increase of 217 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.09%, or an increase of 96 people, from the previous population of 617 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 496 | – | |
| 559 | 2.27% | |
| 617 | 2.14% | |
| 606 | -0.25% | |
| 573 | -2.02% | |
| 617 | 1.42% | |
| 713 | 3.09% |
Location
Salagmaya is situated at approximately 9.9635, 123.4646, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 280.7 meters or 920.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salagmaya 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.