Magsaysay, Municipality of Almagro, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Almagro |
| Postal code | 6724 |
| Population (2020) | 331 |
| Coordinates | 11.9446, 124.3723 (11° 57' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Magsaysay is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 331. This represented 3.57% of the total population of Almagro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magsaysay in the 2015 Census was 357 broken down into 73 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 43 | 5.53 | |
| 266 | 52 | 5.12 | |
| 297 | 60 | 4.95 | |
| 312 | 63 | 4.95 | |
| 461 | 72 | 6.40 | |
| 357 | 73 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magsaysay is 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 13.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 11.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 12.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 10.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 3.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 6.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 5.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.24% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.84% |
| Total | 357 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magsaysay grew from 238 in 1990 to 331 in 2020, an increase of 93 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.58%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 357 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | – | |
| 266 | 2.11% | |
| 297 | 2.39% | |
| 312 | 0.68% | |
| 461 | 15.27% | |
| 357 | -4.75% | |
| 331 | -1.58% |
Location
Magsaysay is situated at approximately 11.9446, 124.3723. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 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.