Mahayahay, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 8427 |
| Population (2020) | 2,343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.0065, 125.5852 (10° 0' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 164.4 meters (539.4 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,343. This represented 8.88% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 2,393 broken down into 517 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,329 | 424 | 5.49 | |
| 2,599 | 413 | 6.29 | |
| 2,230 | 426 | 5.23 | |
| 2,720 | 539 | 5.05 | |
| 3,047 | 648 | 4.70 | |
| 2,393 | 517 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 10 to 14, with 266 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 241 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 11.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 242 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 234 | 9.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 4.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 143 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 103 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 87 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 72 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 3.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 1.25% |
| Total | 2,393 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 2,332 in 1990 to 2,343 in 2020, an increase of 11 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.44%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 2,393 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,332 | – | |
| 2,599 | 2.05% | |
| 2,230 | -3.23% | |
| 2,720 | 2.78% | |
| 3,071 | 4.52% | |
| 2,393 | -4.64% | |
| 2,343 | -0.44% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 10.0065, 125.5852, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 164.4 meters or 539.4 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.