Mahunig, Municipality of Gasan, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Gasan |
| Postal code | 4905 |
| Population (2020) | 1,158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.3148, 121.8519 (13° 19' North, 121° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Mahunig is a barangay in the municipality of Gasan, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,158. This represented 3.20% of the total population of Gasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahunig in the 2015 Census was 1,038 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 148 | 5.46 | |
| 855 | 176 | 4.86 | |
| 920 | 188 | 4.89 | |
| 981 | 219 | 4.48 | |
| 1,047 | 233 | 4.49 | |
| 1,038 | 243 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahunig is 10 to 14, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 8.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 12.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 7.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.67% |
| Total | 1,038 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahunig grew from 808 in 1990 to 1,158 in 2020, an increase of 350 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.33%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,038 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 808 | – | |
| 855 | 1.06% | |
| 920 | 1.58% | |
| 981 | 0.89% | |
| 1,047 | 2.40% | |
| 1,038 | -0.16% | |
| 1,158 | 2.33% |
Location
Mahunig is situated at approximately 13.3148, 121.8519, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahunig 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.