Mahayahay, Municipality of Del Carmen, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Del Carmen |
| Postal code | 8418 |
| Population (2020) | 436 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.8488, 126.0430 (9° 51' North, 126° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 143.7 meters (471.5 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Del Carmen, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 436. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Del Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 517 broken down into 108 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 53 | 5.66 | |
| 342 | 59 | 5.80 | |
| 329 | 64 | 5.14 | |
| 451 | 95 | 4.75 | |
| 510 | 106 | 4.81 | |
| 517 | 108 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Mahayahay are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 11.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 7.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 8.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 10.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.19% |
| Total | 517 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 300 in 1990 to 436 in 2020, an increase of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.52%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 517 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | – | |
| 342 | 2.49% | |
| 329 | -0.83% | |
| 451 | 4.45% | |
| 510 | 4.58% | |
| 517 | 0.26% | |
| 436 | -3.52% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 9.8488, 126.0430, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 143.7 meters or 471.5 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.