Magtuad, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 847 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3643, 125.0797 (12° 22' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Magtuad is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 847. This represented 2.63% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magtuad in the 2015 Census was 927 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 785 | 156 | 5.03 | |
| 832 | 159 | 5.23 | |
| 876 | 178 | 4.92 | |
| 888 | 178 | 4.99 | |
| 948 | 185 | 5.12 | |
| 927 | 192 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magtuad is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 13.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 12.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.86% |
| Total | 927 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magtuad grew from 785 in 1990 to 847 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.88%, or a decrease of 80 people, from the previous population of 927 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 785 | – | |
| 832 | 1.10% | |
| 876 | 1.11% | |
| 888 | 0.19% | |
| 948 | 2.41% | |
| 927 | -0.43% | |
| 847 | -1.88% |
Location
Magtuad is situated at approximately 12.3643, 125.0797, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magtuad 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.