Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

Magsaysay
Magsaysay
Municipality
	Municipality of Magsaysay
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	Map of Davao del Sur with Magsaysay highlighted
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	Magsaysay Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 6°46′N 125°11′E / 6.77°N 125.18°E
Country	Philippines
Region	Davao Region
Province	Davao del Sur
District	Lone District
Named for	Ramon Magsaysay
Barangays	22 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Arthur D. Davin
• Vice Mayor	Donnabel Joy F. Megia
• Congressman	Mercedes C. Cagas
• Electorate	38,336 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	268.09 km2 (103.51 sq mi)
Elevation	723 m (2,372 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	56,263
• Density	210/km2 (540/sq mi)
• Households	15,398
Economy
• Income class	3rd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	27.59% (2015)
• Revenue (₱)	₱ 218.9 million (2020)
• Assets (₱)	₱ 560.4 million (2020)
• Liabilities (₱)	₱ 205 million (2020)
• Expenditure (₱)	₱ 280.9 million (2020)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	8004
PSGC	112407000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)82
Native languages	Davawenyo; Cebuano; Kalagan; Tagalog; Ata Manobo

Magsaysay, officially the Municipality of Magsaysay (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Magsaysay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Magsaysay), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,263 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.

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
Year	Pop.	±% 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^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]

Climate

Climate data for Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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 ^[9]

Local Media

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

References

^ Municipality of Magsaysay | (DILG)
^ "Province: Davao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
^ ^a ^b Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". 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)
^ "Province of Davao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
^ "Magsaysay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

External links

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[1] Municipality of Magsaysay | (DILG)

[nscb-area-2] "Province: Davao del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[PSA20–11-3] Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[PSA15–11-5] Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–11-6] Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-11-7] Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". 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)

[LWUA-PopulationData-8] "Province of Davao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[met_norms-9] "Magsaysay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

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v t e Province of Davao del Sur
Digos (capital) Davao City (largest city)
Municipalities	Bansalan Hagonoy Kiblawan Magsaysay Malalag Matanao Padada Santa Cruz Sulop
Component City	Digos
Highly urbanized city	Davao City (Administratively independent from the province but grouped under Davao del Sur by the Philippine Statistics Authority.)