Majayjay, Province of Laguna
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
Province | Laguna |
Barangay count | 40 |
Postal code | 4005 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Area (2013) | 69.58 km2 (26.86 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 27,893 |
Density (2020) | 401 / km2 (1,038 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 14° 9' North, 121° 28' East (14.1455, 121.4725) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 288.6 meters (946.5 feet) |
Majayjay is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The municipality has a land area of 69.58 square kilometers or 26.86 square miles which constitutes 3.61% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,893. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.17% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 401 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,038 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Majayjay has 40 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Amonoy | 0.54% | 150 | 510 | -70.59% | -22.71% |
Bakia | 1.84% | 512 | 533 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
Balanac | 0.18% | 51 | 163 | -68.71% | -21.70% |
Balayong | 0.26% | 73 | 208 | -64.90% | -19.78% |
Banilad | 0.73% | 204 | 215 | -5.12% | -1.10% |
Banti | 0.29% | 82 | 310 | -73.55% | -24.42% |
Bitaoy | 0.70% | 196 | 276 | -28.99% | -6.95% |
Botocan | 3.34% | 931 | 814 | 14.37% | 2.87% |
Bukal | 2.67% | 745 | 801 | -6.99% | -1.51% |
Burgos | 0.53% | 147 | 272 | -45.96% | -12.15% |
Burol | 0.15% | 43 | 370 | -88.38% | -36.43% |
Coralao | 1.77% | 495 | 567 | -12.70% | -2.82% |
Gagalot | 3.31% | 923 | 541 | 70.61% | 11.90% |
Ibabang Banga | 2.99% | 835 | 609 | 37.11% | 6.87% |
Ibabang Bayucain | 0.62% | 172 | 237 | -27.43% | -6.52% |
Ilayang Banga | 4.26% | 1,187 | 1,287 | -7.77% | -1.69% |
Ilayang Bayucain | 0.30% | 84 | 219 | -61.64% | -18.27% |
Isabang | 0.54% | 150 | 129 | 16.28% | 3.23% |
Malinao | 2.70% | 752 | 972 | -22.63% | -5.26% |
May-it | 0.57% | 159 | 369 | -56.91% | -16.24% |
Munting Kawayan | 2.67% | 744 | 752 | -1.06% | -0.22% |
Olla | 3.62% | 1,009 | 1,095 | -7.85% | -1.71% |
Oobi | 2.62% | 730 | 858 | -14.92% | -3.34% |
Origuel | 5.18% | 1,446 | 1,551 | -6.77% | -1.46% |
Panalaban | 0.24% | 67 | 302 | -77.81% | -27.16% |
Pangil | 2.93% | 817 | 820 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
Panglan | 1.58% | 441 | 570 | -22.63% | -5.26% |
Piit | 2.51% | 700 | 562 | 24.56% | 4.73% |
Pook | 0.43% | 121 | 400 | -69.75% | -22.25% |
Rizal | 1.08% | 301 | 306 | -1.63% | -0.35% |
San Francisco | 10.39% | 2,899 | 2,354 | 23.15% | 4.48% |
San Isidro | 2.20% | 613 | 581 | 5.51% | 1.13% |
San Miguel | 14.81% | 4,132 | 2,621 | 57.65% | 10.06% |
San Roque | 0.39% | 110 | 275 | -60.00% | -17.54% |
Santa Catalina | 7.32% | 2,042 | 1,336 | 52.84% | 9.34% |
Suba | 7.53% | 2,099 | 1,929 | 8.81% | 1.79% |
Talortor | 3.96% | 1,105 | 946 | 16.81% | 3.32% |
Tanawan | 0.30% | 85 | 275 | -69.09% | -21.90% |
Taytay | 1.49% | 415 | 639 | -35.05% | -8.68% |
Villa Nogales | 0.45% | 126 | 218 | -42.20% | -10.90% |
Majayjay Total | 27,893 | 27,792 | 0.36% | 0.08% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Majayjay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱77,659,648.84.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 44,566,855.33 | – |
2010 | 46,989,677.95 | 5.44% |
2011 | 49,942,438.53 | 6.28% |
2012 | 48,842,910.78 | -2.20% |
2013 | 54,845,167.78 | 12.29% |
2014 | 60,400,076.71 | 10.13% |
2015 | 67,256,306.85 | 11.35% |
2016 | 77,659,648.84 | 15.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Majayjay in the 2015 Census was 27,716 broken down into 6,624 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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15,861 | 3,180 | 4.99 | |
18,984 | 3,817 | 4.97 | |
22,153 | 5,008 | 4.42 | |
23,681 | 5,167 | 4.58 | |
26,539 | 6,175 | 4.30 | |
27,716 | 6,624 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Majayjay is 15 to 19, with 2,873 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 291 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 557 | 2.00% |
1 to 4 | 2,329 | 8.38% |
5 to 9 | 2,865 | 10.31% |
10 to 14 | 2,788 | 10.03% |
15 to 19 | 2,873 | 10.34% |
20 to 24 | 2,505 | 9.01% |
25 to 29 | 2,108 | 7.58% |
30 to 34 | 1,865 | 6.71% |
35 to 39 | 1,781 | 6.41% |
40 to 44 | 1,554 | 5.59% |
45 to 49 | 1,529 | 5.50% |
50 to 54 | 1,462 | 5.26% |
55 to 59 | 1,129 | 4.06% |
60 to 64 | 854 | 3.07% |
65 to 69 | 581 | 2.09% |
70 to 74 | 399 | 1.44% |
75 to 79 | 322 | 1.16% |
80 and over | 291 | 1.05% |
Total | 27,792 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Majayjay grew from 5,800 in 1903 to 27,893 in 2020, an increase of 22,093 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 101 people, from the previous population of 27,792 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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5,800 | – | |
6,410 | 0.63% | |
7,543 | 0.82% | |
7,753 | 0.28% | |
9,906 | 2.18% | |
12,316 | 2.15% | |
13,182 | 1.37% | |
13,699 | 0.77% | |
15,875 | 1.49% | |
18,989 | 3.41% | |
22,159 | 3.37% | |
23,681 | 0.92% | |
26,547 | 4.25% | |
27,792 | 0.88% | |
27,893 | 0.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Majayjay for the year 2019 was 19,320, broken down into 9,585 males and 9,735 females.
Location
The municipal center of Majayjay is situated at approximately 14° 9' North, 121° 28' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 288.6 meters or 946.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Majayjay are San Pablo, Laguna, Tayabas, Quezon, Lucena, Calamba, Laguna, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Liliw, Laguna, Luisiana, Laguna, Nagcarlan, Laguna, Magdalena, Laguna, Rizal, Laguna, and Lucban, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 72.44 kilometers (45.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Liliw, Laguna, 4.22 kilometers (2.62 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Luisiana, Laguna, 5.91 kilometers (3.67 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Nagcarlan, Laguna, 6.10 kilometers (3.79 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Magdalena, Laguna, 7.59 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Rizal, Laguna, 9.38 kilometers (5.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Lucban, Quezon, 9.53 kilometers (5.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
Nearest cities
- San Pablo, Laguna, 17.94 kilometers (11.15 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 18.44 kilometers (11.46 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Lucena, 27.76 kilometers (17.25 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Calamba, Laguna, 34.09 kilometers (21.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 35.50 kilometers (22.06 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 35.80 kilometers (22.24 miles) to the West (S83°W)
Distance from Manila: 72.44 kilometers (45.02 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.