Magongbong, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 6817 |
| Population (2020) | 825 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0167, 125.2782 (12° 1' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 133.9 meters (439.3 feet) |
Magongbong is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 825. This represented 1.85% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magongbong in the 2015 Census was 852 broken down into 197 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 175 | 4.85 | |
| 695 | 126 | 5.52 | |
| 738 | 142 | 5.20 | |
| 425 | 88 | 4.83 | |
| 740 | 154 | 4.81 | |
| 852 | 197 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magongbong is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 12.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 12.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 11.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 4.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.23% |
| Total | 852 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magongbong fell from 849 in 1990 to 825 in 2020, a decrease of 24 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.68%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 852 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 849 | – | |
| 695 | -3.68% | |
| 738 | 1.30% | |
| 425 | -7.33% | |
| 740 | 22.37% | |
| 852 | 2.72% | |
| 825 | -0.68% |
Location
Magongbong is situated at approximately 12.0167, 125.2782, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 133.9 meters or 439.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magongbong 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.