Magtaon, Municipality of Mapanas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Mapanas |
| Postal code | 6412 |
| Population (2020) | 2,236 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4970, 125.2506 (12° 30' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Magtaon is a barangay in the municipality of Mapanas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,236. This represented 15.71% of the total population of Mapanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magtaon in the 2015 Census was 2,306 broken down into 439 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,282 | 219 | 5.85 | |
| 1,693 | 285 | 5.94 | |
| 1,865 | 345 | 5.41 | |
| 2,120 | 377 | 5.62 | |
| 2,002 | 400 | 5.01 | |
| 2,306 | 439 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magtaon is 15 to 19, with 311 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 215 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 300 | 13.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 309 | 13.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 311 | 13.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 158 | 6.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 135 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.74% |
| Total | 2,306 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magtaon grew from 1,282 in 1990 to 2,236 in 2020, an increase of 954 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.65%, or a decrease of 70 people, from the previous population of 2,306 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,282 | – | |
| 1,693 | 5.35% | |
| 1,865 | 2.10% | |
| 2,120 | 1.78% | |
| 2,005 | -2.01% | |
| 2,306 | 2.70% | |
| 2,236 | -0.65% |
Location
Magtaon is situated at approximately 12.4970, 125.2506, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magtaon 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.