Mahayag, Municipality of Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,256 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9103, 123.9083 (11° 55' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.7 meters (64.6 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,256. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 1,362 broken down into 303 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 156 | 5.18 | |
| 943 | 186 | 5.07 | |
| 1,074 | 211 | 5.09 | |
| 1,100 | 271 | 4.06 | |
| 1,292 | 258 | 5.01 | |
| 1,362 | 303 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 11.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 13.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 11.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 4.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,362 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 808 in 1990 to 1,256 in 2020, an increase of 448 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.69%, or a decrease of 106 people, from the previous population of 1,362 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 808 | – | |
| 943 | 2.94% | |
| 1,074 | 2.83% | |
| 1,100 | 0.33% | |
| 1,292 | 6.03% | |
| 1,362 | 1.01% | |
| 1,256 | -1.69% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 11.9103, 123.9083, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.7 meters or 64.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayag 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.