Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

Magsaysay, officially the Municipality of Magsaysay, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 53,876 people.[3]

Magsaysay
Municipality
Municipality of Magsaysay
Seal
Map of Davao del Sur with Magsaysay highlighted
Magsaysay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°46′N 125°11′E
Country Philippines
RegionDavao Region (Region XI)
ProvinceDavao del Sur
DistrictLone District
Named forRamon Magsaysay
Barangays22 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorArthur D. Davin
 • Vice MayorDonnabel Joy F. Megia
 • CongressmanMercedes C. Cagas
 • Electorate36,794 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total268.09 km2 (103.51 sq mi)
Elevation
103.5 m (339.6 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total53,876
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
 • Households
13,472
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence27.59% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)131,735,422.20 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8004
PSGC
112407000
IDD : area code +63 (0)82
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Kalagan language
Tagalog
Ata Manobo
Websiteelgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/magsaysay-dds/

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.

  • 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.
1970 30,920—    
1975 28,531−1.60%
1980 31,538+2.02%
1990 38,531+2.02%
1995 41,979+1.62%
2000 43,172+0.60%
2007 45,005+0.58%
2010 49,141+3.25%
2015 53,876+1.77%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

Climate
Climate data for Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 59
(2.3)		 46
(1.8)		 41
(1.6)		 54
(2.1)		 105
(4.1)		 159
(6.3)		 179
(7.0)		 197
(7.8)		 162
(6.4)		 147
(5.8)		 102
(4.0)		 65
(2.6)		 1,316
(51.8)
Average rainy days 12.3 11.7 12.2 14.5 22.6 25.6 26.6 27.5 25.5 26.0 21.2 16.0 241.7
Source: Meteoblue [8]

Local Media
  • Kastigador Balita Mindanao (Weekly Newspaper)
  • 95.3 MHz DXET Radyo Kastigo Magsaysay

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Davao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  7. "Province of Davao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. "Magsaysay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 January 2020.


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