Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental

Magsaysay, officially the Municipality of Magsaysay (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Magsaysay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Magsaysay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,803 people.[3]

Magsaysay
Linugos
Municipality of Magsaysay
Magsaysay Municipal Public Bus Terminal
Magsaysay Municipal Public Bus Terminal
Flag of Magsaysay
Map of Misamis Oriental with Magsaysay highlighted
Map of Misamis Oriental with Magsaysay highlighted
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Magsaysay is located in Philippines
Magsaysay
Magsaysay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°01′N 125°11′E / 9.02°N 125.18°E / 9.02; 125.18
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceMisamis Oriental
District 1st district
FoundedJuly 1, 1948
Named forRamon Magsaysay
Barangays13 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorCharlie B. Buhisan(Lakas-CMD)
 • Vice MayorGrace B. Abao(Lakas-CMD)
 • RepresentativeChristian S. Unabia(Lakas-CMD)
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate24,489 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total143.14 km2 (55.27 sq mi)
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Highest elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total36,803
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
 • Households
8,046
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
25.79
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 153.3 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 431.1 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 121.6 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 113.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMisamis Oriental 2 Rural Electric Cooperative (MORESCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9015
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)88
Native languagesCebuano
Binukid
Subanon
Tagalog
Websitesikatmagsaysay.gov.ph

Magsaysay was formerly known as Linugos. It acquired its current name in 1957.[5]

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Abunda
  • Artadi
  • Bonifacio Aquiño
  • Cabalawan
  • Cabantian
  • Cabubuhan
  • Candiis
  • Consuelo
  • Damayuhan
  • Gumabon
  • Katipunan
  • Kauswagan
  • Kibungsod
  • Mahayahay
  • Mindulao
  • Pag-asa
  • Poblacion
  • San Isidro
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz
  • Tama
  • Tibon-tibon
  • Tinaan
  • Tulang (Cadena de Amor)
  • Villa Felipa

Climate edit

Climate data for Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
28
(82)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 327
(12.9)
254
(10.0)
185
(7.3)
128
(5.0)
215
(8.5)
273
(10.7)
248
(9.8)
243
(9.6)
214
(8.4)
246
(9.7)
271
(10.7)
271
(10.7)
2,875
(113.3)
Average rainy days 24.3 21.1 22.5 20.6 28.3 28.8 29.4 29.0 28.0 28.3 26.0 24.2 310.5
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics edit

Population census of Magsaysay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1948 8,976—    
1960 10,893+1.63%
1970 19,194+5.82%
1975 21,782+2.57%
1980 22,830+0.94%
1990 22,099−0.32%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 23,730+1.34%
2000 24,550+0.73%
2007 28,747+2.20%
2010 33,047+5.20%
2015 34,605+0.88%
2020 36,803+1.22%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, was 36,803 people,[3] with a density of 260 inhabitants per square kilometre or 670 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit


Tourism edit

The Divine Mercy Monument was built December 2018 at the top of the hill in the barangay of Kibungsod and was inaugurated and blessed. It is the second monument of the province 10 years after the inauguration of Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental since 2008.[18]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Magsaysay | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Linugos, Province of Misamis Oriental, to Magsaysay". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  6. ^ "Magsaysay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Province of Misamis Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Divine Mercy Monument inaugurated in Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental". D'GeekMom Blog. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2019-09-12.

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