Mahayahay, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 2,949 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9244, 123.7536 (11° 55' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,949. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 2,552 broken down into 524 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 887 | 183 | 4.85 | |
| 1,040 | 218 | 4.77 | |
| 1,560 | 301 | 5.18 | |
| 2,286 | 449 | 5.09 | |
| 2,411 | 479 | 5.03 | |
| 2,552 | 524 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 5 to 9, with 357 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 283 | 11.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 357 | 13.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 321 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 305 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 223 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 190 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 121 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 128 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.31% |
| Total | 2,552 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 887 in 1990 to 2,949 in 2020, an increase of 2,062 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.09%, or an increase of 397 people, from the previous population of 2,552 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 887 | – | |
| 1,040 | 3.03% | |
| 1,560 | 9.08% | |
| 2,286 | 5.41% | |
| 2,411 | 1.96% | |
| 2,552 | 1.09% | |
| 2,949 | 3.09% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 11.9244, 123.7536, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayahay 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.