Magsaysay, 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) | 540 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0358, 125.3473 (12° 2' North, 125° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 540. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 612 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 669 | 123 | 5.44 | |
| 538 | 99 | 5.43 | |
| 621 | 125 | 4.97 | |
| 413 | 98 | 4.21 | |
| 541 | 121 | 4.47 | |
| 612 | 140 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 15 to 19, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 3.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 10.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 12.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 11.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 4.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.31% |
| Total | 612 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay fell from 669 in 1990 to 540 in 2020, a decrease of 129 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.60%, or a decrease of 72 people, from the previous population of 612 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 669 | – | |
| 538 | -4.00% | |
| 621 | 3.12% | |
| 413 | -5.47% | |
| 541 | 10.33% | |
| 612 | 2.38% | |
| 540 | -2.60% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 12.0358, 125.3473, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 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.