Magdawat, Municipality of Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pinabacdao |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Population (2020) | 490 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5104, 125.0538 (11° 31' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.7 meters (67.9 feet) |
Magdawat is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 490. This represented 2.70% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magdawat in the 2015 Census was 459 broken down into 80 households or an average of 5.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 31 | 5.74 | |
| 257 | 48 | 5.35 | |
| 289 | 47 | 6.15 | |
| 416 | 75 | 5.55 | |
| 468 | 83 | 5.64 | |
| 459 | 80 | 5.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magdawat is 15 to 19, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 3.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 13.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 13.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 12.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 13.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 3.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.87% |
| Total | 459 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magdawat grew from 178 in 1990 to 490 in 2020, an increase of 312 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 459 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | – | |
| 257 | 7.12% | |
| 289 | 2.55% | |
| 416 | 5.15% | |
| 468 | 4.38% | |
| 459 | -0.37% | |
| 490 | 1.39% |
Location
Magdawat is situated at approximately 11.5104, 125.0538, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.7 meters or 67.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magdawat 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.