Mahay, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 4,874 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9326, 125.5596 (8° 56' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Mahay is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,874. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahay in the 2015 Census was 4,062 broken down into 862 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,902 | 351 | 5.42 | |
| 1,598 | 307 | 5.21 | |
| 1,674 | 305 | 5.49 | |
| 2,051 | 395 | 5.19 | |
| 2,860 | 579 | 4.94 | |
| 4,062 | 862 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahay is 10 to 14, with 479 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 111 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 392 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 464 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 479 | 11.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 408 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 397 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 308 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 251 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 229 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 221 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 201 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 186 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 145 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 113 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.62% |
| Total | 4,062 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahay grew from 1,902 in 1990 to 4,874 in 2020, an increase of 2,972 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.91%, or an increase of 812 people, from the previous population of 4,062 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,902 | – | |
| 1,602 | -3.16% | |
| 1,674 | 0.95% | |
| 2,051 | 2.84% | |
| 2,860 | 12.87% | |
| 4,062 | 6.91% | |
| 4,874 | 3.91% |
Location
Mahay is situated at approximately 8.9326, 125.5596, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.