Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental

Magsaysay
Municipality
Municipality of Magsaysay

Map of Misamis Oriental with Magsaysay highlighted
Magsaysay

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°01′N 125°11′E / 9.017°N 125.183°E / 9.017; 125.183Coordinates: 09°01′N 125°11′E / 9.017°N 125.183°E / 9.017; 125.183
Country Philippines
Region Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province Misamis Oriental
District 1st district of Misamis Oriental
Founded July 1, 1948
Barangays 25
Government[1]
  Mayor Rey B. Buhisan
Area[2]
  Total 143.14 km2 (55.27 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 33,047
  Density 230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9015
Dialing code +63(0)88
Income class 4th
Website sikatmagsaysay.gov.ph

Magsaysay (Linugos) is a fourth class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 33,047 people.[3]

Magsaysay was formerly known as Linugos. It acquired its modern name in 1957.[4]

Barangays

Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.[2]

  • 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

Demographics

Population census of Magsaysay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,099    
1995 23,730+1.34%
2000 24,550+0.73%
2007 28,747+2.20%
2010 33,047+5.20%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

See also

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: MISAMIS ORIENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 26 June 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 26 June 2014.
  4. "An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Linugos, Province of Misamis Oriental, to Magsaysay". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.


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