Mahanub, Municipality of Gigaquit, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Gigaquit |
| Postal code | 8409 |
| Population (2020) | 3,002 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.5505, 125.6805 (9° 33' North, 125° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.5 meters (47.6 feet) |
Mahanub is a barangay in the municipality of Gigaquit, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,002. This represented 13.74% of the total population of Gigaquit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahanub in the 2015 Census was 2,833 broken down into 665 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,343 | 258 | 5.21 | |
| 1,503 | 286 | 5.26 | |
| 1,778 | 384 | 4.63 | |
| 2,050 | 404 | 5.07 | |
| 2,498 | 564 | 4.43 | |
| 2,833 | 665 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahanub is 5 to 9, with 346 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 278 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 346 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 300 | 10.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 268 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 280 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 265 | 9.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 237 | 8.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 190 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 145 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 129 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 1.30% |
| Total | 2,930 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahanub grew from 1,343 in 1990 to 3,002 in 2020, an increase of 1,659 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 72 people, from the previous population of 2,930 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,343 | – | |
| 1,503 | 2.13% | |
| 1,778 | 3.67% | |
| 2,050 | 1.98% | |
| 2,498 | 7.46% | |
| 2,930 | 3.08% | |
| 3,002 | 0.51% |
Location
Mahanub is situated at approximately 9.5505, 125.6805, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.5 meters or 47.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahanub 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.