Magsaysay, Municipality of Lavezares, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lavezares |
| Postal code | 6404 |
| Population (2020) | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 12.5839, 124.3715 (12° 35' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Lavezares, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,025. This represented 3.49% of the total population of Lavezares.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 1,077 broken down into 210 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 73 | 5.48 | |
| 538 | 96 | 5.60 | |
| 638 | 116 | 5.50 | |
| 719 | 137 | 5.25 | |
| 855 | 168 | 5.09 | |
| 1,077 | 210 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 167 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 167 | 15.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 11.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 12.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 3.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.46% |
| Total | 1,077 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 400 in 1990 to 1,025 in 2020, an increase of 625 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.04%, or a decrease of 52 people, from the previous population of 1,077 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | – | |
| 538 | 5.71% | |
| 638 | 3.72% | |
| 719 | 1.66% | |
| 855 | 6.51% | |
| 1,077 | 4.49% | |
| 1,025 | -1.04% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 12.5839, 124.3715, in the island of Bani. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.6 meters or 5.2 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.