Magatas, Municipality of Saint Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Saint Bernard |
| Postal code | 6616 |
| Population (2020) | 88 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3456, 125.0997 (10° 21' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 203.3 meters (667.0 feet) |
Magatas is a barangay in the municipality of Saint Bernard, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 88. This represented 0.31% of the total population of Saint Bernard.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Magatas in the 2015 Census was 44 broken down into 14 households or an average of 3.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434 | 79 | 5.49 | |
| 368 | 76 | 4.84 | |
| 361 | 69 | 5.23 | |
| 149 | 37 | 4.03 | |
| 54 | 16 | 3.38 | |
| 44 | 14 | 3.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magatas is 5 to 9, with 7 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 50 to 54, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 3 | 6.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 7 | 15.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 2 | 4.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 3 | 6.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 2 | 4.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 3 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 13.64% |
| 35 to 39 | – | 0.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 3 | 6.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 13.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 1 | 2.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 13.64% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 4.55% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 44 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magatas fell from 434 in 1990 to 88 in 2020, a decrease of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 15.71%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 44 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 434 | – | |
| 368 | -3.04% | |
| 361 | -0.41% | |
| 149 | -11.49% | |
| 54 | -30.89% | |
| 44 | -3.82% | |
| 88 | 15.71% |
Location
Magatas is situated at approximately 10.3456, 125.0997, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 203.3 meters or 667.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Magatas 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.