Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

Magsaysay
Municipality

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Map of Davao del Sur with Magsaysay highlighted
Magsaysay

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 06°46′N 125°11′E / 6.767°N 125.183°E / 6.767; 125.183Coordinates: 06°46′N 125°11′E / 6.767°N 125.183°E / 6.767; 125.183
Country Philippines
Region Davao (Region XI)
Province Davao del Sur
District 1st district of Davao del Sur
Barangays 22
Government[1]
 • Mayor Arthur Davin
Area[2]
 • Total 268.09 km2 (103.51 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 49,141
 • Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 8004
Dialing code 82
Income class 3rd

Magsaysay is a third class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 49,141 people.[3]

As with much of the rural area of Davao del Sur, the predominant economic activity is based on rice farming.

Barangays

Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.[2]

  • Bacungan
  • Balnate
  • Barayong
  • Blocon
  • Dalawinon
  • Dalumay
  • Glamang
  • Kanapulo
  • Kasuga
  • Lower Bala
  • Mabini
  • Malawanit
  • Malongon
  • New Ilocos
  • Poblacion
  • San Isidro
  • San Miguel
  • Tacul
  • Tagaytay
  • Upper Bala
  • Maibo
  • New Opon

Demographics

Population census of Magsaysay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 38,531—    
1995 41,979+1.62%
2000 43,172+0.60%
2007 45,005+0.58%
2010 49,141+3.25%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Davao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
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