Mapait, City of Palayan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Palayan |
| Postal code | 3132 |
| Population (2020) | 711 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5098, 121.1041 (15° 31' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 84.4 meters (276.9 feet) |
Mapait is a barangay in the city of Palayan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 711. This represented 1.57% of the total population of Palayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapait in the 2015 Census was 681 broken down into 165 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 73 | 4.56 | |
| 414 | 90 | 4.60 | |
| 491 | 104 | 4.72 | |
| 503 | 105 | 4.79 | |
| 628 | 135 | 4.65 | |
| 681 | 165 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Mapait are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 9.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 11.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 8.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 11.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 6.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.03% |
| Total | 681 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapait grew from 333 in 1990 to 711 in 2020, an increase of 378 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 681 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | – | |
| 414 | 4.16% | |
| 491 | 3.73% | |
| 503 | 0.33% | |
| 642 | 9.29% | |
| 681 | 1.13% | |
| 711 | 0.91% |
Location
Mapait is situated at approximately 15.5098, 121.1041, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 84.4 meters or 276.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapait 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.