Mag‑alwa, Municipality of Tuburan, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Tuburan |
| Postal code | 6043 |
| Population (2020) | 658 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.6425, 123.8715 (10° 39' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 162.8 meters (534.1 feet) |
Mag‑alwa is a barangay in the municipality of Tuburan, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 658. This represented 0.97% of the total population of Tuburan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mag-alwa in the 2015 Census was 726 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 114 | 4.39 | |
| 634 | 137 | 4.63 | |
| 734 | 145 | 5.06 | |
| 618 | 145 | 4.26 | |
| 698 | 166 | 4.20 | |
| 726 | 162 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mag-alwa is 10 to 14, with 94 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 | 22 | 3.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 10.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 12.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 12.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 11.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 4.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 2.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.10% |
| Total | 726 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mag-alwa grew from 500 in 1990 to 658 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.05%, or a decrease of 68 people, from the previous population of 726 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | – | |
| 634 | 4.55% | |
| 734 | 3.19% | |
| 618 | -2.34% | |
| 698 | 4.53% | |
| 726 | 0.75% | |
| 658 | -2.05% |
Location
Mag‑alwa is situated at approximately 10.6425, 123.8715, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 162.8 meters or 534.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mag‑alwa 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.