Muraya, Municipality of San Juan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 2731 |
| Population (2020) | 753 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7354, 120.4711 (17° 44' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.3 meters (89.6 feet) |
Muraya is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 753. This represented 2.82% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Muraya in the 2015 Census was 702 broken down into 180 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 102 | 4.95 | |
| 513 | 104 | 4.93 | |
| 565 | 111 | 5.09 | |
| 587 | 127 | 4.62 | |
| 574 | 141 | 4.07 | |
| 702 | 180 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Muraya is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 10.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 7.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 9.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 9.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 3.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 4.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.42% |
| Total | 702 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Muraya grew from 505 in 1990 to 753 in 2020, an increase of 248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.49%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 702 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 505 | – | |
| 513 | 0.29% | |
| 565 | 2.09% | |
| 587 | 0.53% | |
| 574 | -0.81% | |
| 702 | 3.91% | |
| 753 | 1.49% |
Location
Muraya is situated at approximately 17.7354, 120.4711, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.3 meters or 89.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Muraya 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.