Mahaba, Municipality of Corcuera, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Corcuera |
| Postal code | 5514 |
| Population (2020) | 727 |
| Coordinates | 12.8122, 122.0472 (12° 49' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Mahaba is a barangay in the municipality of Corcuera, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 727. This represented 7.19% of the total population of Corcuera.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahaba in the 2015 Census was 759 broken down into 191 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 | 143 | 5.24 | |
| 698 | 151 | 4.62 | |
| 851 | 166 | 5.13 | |
| 884 | 182 | 4.86 | |
| 765 | 170 | 4.50 | |
| 759 | 191 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahaba is 15 to 19, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 7.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 10.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 6.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 5.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 3.03% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.32% |
| Total | 760 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahaba fell from 750 in 1990 to 727 in 2020, a decrease of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.93%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 760 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 750 | – | |
| 698 | -1.34% | |
| 851 | 4.34% | |
| 884 | 0.53% | |
| 765 | -5.13% | |
| 760 | -0.12% | |
| 727 | -0.93% |
Location
Mahaba is situated at approximately 12.8122, 122.0472, in the island of Simara. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahaba 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.