Magcasuang, Municipality of Babatngon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Babatngon |
| Postal code | 6520 |
| Population (2020) | 602 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4251, 124.9396 (11° 26' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Magcasuang is a barangay in the municipality of Babatngon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 602. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Babatngon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magcasuang in the 2015 Census was 617 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 86 | 5.10 | |
| 456 | 93 | 4.90 | |
| 518 | 94 | 5.51 | |
| 515 | 96 | 5.36 | |
| 548 | 105 | 5.22 | |
| 617 | 131 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magcasuang is 5 to 9, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 7.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 10.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 3.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 3.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.30% |
| Total | 617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magcasuang grew from 439 in 1990 to 602 in 2020, an increase of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.52%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 617 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 439 | – | |
| 456 | 0.71% | |
| 518 | 2.77% | |
| 515 | -0.08% | |
| 548 | 2.29% | |
| 617 | 2.28% | |
| 602 | -0.52% |
Location
Magcasuang is situated at approximately 11.4251, 124.9396, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magcasuang 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.