Maragat, Municipality of San Vicente, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Vicente |
| Postal code | 6419 |
| Population (2020) | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 12.3919, 124.0176 (12° 24' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Maragat is a barangay in the municipality of San Vicente, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,314. This represented 18.97% of the total population of San Vicente.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maragat in the 2015 Census was 1,348 broken down into 297 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,331 | 266 | 5.00 | |
| 1,392 | 279 | 4.99 | |
| 1,376 | 289 | 4.76 | |
| 1,327 | 286 | 4.64 | |
| 1,329 | 294 | 4.52 | |
| 1,348 | 297 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maragat is 5 to 9, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 10.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 192 | 14.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 4.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 2.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.74% |
| Total | 1,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maragat fell from 1,331 in 1990 to 1,314 in 2020, a decrease of 17 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.54%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 1,348 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,331 | – | |
| 1,392 | 0.84% | |
| 1,376 | -0.25% | |
| 1,327 | -0.50% | |
| 1,329 | 0.05% | |
| 1,348 | 0.27% | |
| 1,314 | -0.54% |
Location
Maragat is situated at approximately 12.3919, 124.0176, in the island of San Andres. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maragat does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.