Meytegued, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Taytay |
| Postal code | 5312 |
| Population (2020) | 984 |
| Coordinates | 11.0293, 119.5985 (11° 2' North, 119° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Meytegued is a barangay in the municipality of Taytay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 984. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Taytay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Meytegued in the 2015 Census was 1,017 broken down into 261 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 694 | 132 | 5.26 | |
| 730 | 152 | 4.80 | |
| 867 | 167 | 5.19 | |
| 640 | 138 | 4.64 | |
| 1,052 | 216 | 4.87 | |
| 1,017 | 261 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Meytegued is 5 to 9, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 6.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 96 | 8.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 7.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 8.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 6.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,079 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Meytegued grew from 694 in 1990 to 984 in 2020, an increase of 290 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.92%, or a decrease of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,079 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 694 | – | |
| 800 | 2.70% | |
| 918 | 2.99% | |
| 734 | -3.04% | |
| 1,052 | 14.00% | |
| 1,079 | 0.48% | |
| 984 | -1.92% |
Location
Meytegued is situated at approximately 11.0293, 119.5985, in the island of Maytiguid. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Meytegued 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.