Magsaysay, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 724 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Laoang |
| Coordinates | 12.5798, 125.0510 (12° 35' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.7 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 724. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 709 broken down into 137 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 49 | 5.16 | |
| 291 | 58 | 5.02 | |
| 511 | 97 | 5.27 | |
| 533 | 108 | 4.94 | |
| 579 | 136 | 4.26 | |
| 709 | 137 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 10 to 14, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 10.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 14.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 12.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 4.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 4.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.56% |
| Total | 709 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 253 in 1990 to 724 in 2020, an increase of 471 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.44%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 709 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | – | |
| 291 | 2.66% | |
| 511 | 12.83% | |
| 533 | 0.58% | |
| 579 | 3.06% | |
| 709 | 3.93% | |
| 724 | 0.44% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 12.5798, 125.0510, in the island of Laoang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.7 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.