Magsaysay, Municipality of Balangkayan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangkayan |
| Postal code | 6801 |
| Population (2020) | 89 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4447, 125.4267 (11° 27' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.6 meters (202.1 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 89. This represented 0.87% of the total population of Balangkayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 147 broken down into 35 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 16 | 6.56 | |
| 286 | 57 | 5.02 | |
| 114 | 17 | 6.71 | |
| 86 | 18 | 4.78 | |
| 163 | 30 | 5.43 | |
| 147 | 35 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 4.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 11.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 16.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 16 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 8.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 4.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 3 | 2.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 2.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 147 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay fell from 105 in 1990 to 89 in 2020, a decrease of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 10.02%, or a decrease of 58 people, from the previous population of 147 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | – | |
| 286 | 20.65% | |
| 114 | -17.90% | |
| 86 | -3.81% | |
| 163 | 26.21% | |
| 147 | -1.95% | |
| 89 | -10.02% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 11.4447, 125.4267, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.6 meters or 202.1 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.