Magsaysay, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 816 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3308, 125.0917 (12° 20' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 816. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 730 broken down into 147 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | 58 | 5.05 | |
| 364 | 80 | 4.55 | |
| 459 | 96 | 4.78 | |
| 528 | 97 | 5.44 | |
| 623 | 121 | 5.15 | |
| 730 | 147 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 10 to 14, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 3.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 13.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 13.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 12.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.41% |
| Total | 730 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 293 in 1990 to 816 in 2020, an increase of 523 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 730 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | – | |
| 364 | 4.15% | |
| 459 | 5.10% | |
| 528 | 1.95% | |
| 623 | 6.21% | |
| 730 | 3.06% | |
| 816 | 2.37% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 12.3308, 125.0917, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 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.