Maihao, 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) | 1,637 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9590, 123.7662 (11° 58' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.3 meters (79.7 feet) |
Maihao is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,637. This represented 2.36% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maihao in the 2015 Census was 1,450 broken down into 384 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,010 | 204 | 4.95 | |
| 993 | 245 | 4.05 | |
| 1,222 | 267 | 4.58 | |
| 1,397 | 327 | 4.27 | |
| 1,414 | 347 | 4.07 | |
| 1,450 | 384 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maihao is 5 to 9, with 202 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 170 | 11.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 202 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 178 | 12.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 8.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 6.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 4.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.38% |
| Total | 1,450 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maihao grew from 1,010 in 1990 to 1,637 in 2020, an increase of 627 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.59%, or an increase of 187 people, from the previous population of 1,450 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,010 | – | |
| 993 | -0.32% | |
| 1,222 | 4.55% | |
| 1,397 | 1.86% | |
| 1,414 | 0.44% | |
| 1,450 | 0.48% | |
| 1,637 | 2.59% |
Location
Maihao is situated at approximately 11.9590, 123.7662, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.3 meters or 79.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maihao 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.