Mayag, Municipality of Sison, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Sison |
| Postal code | 8404 |
| Population (2020) | 1,135 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6402, 125.4784 (9° 38' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 101.2 meters (332.0 feet) |
Mayag is a barangay in the municipality of Sison, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,135. This represented 7.94% of the total population of Sison.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mayag in the 2015 Census was 1,014 broken down into 242 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693 | 117 | 5.92 | |
| 625 | 111 | 5.63 | |
| 819 | 155 | 5.28 | |
| 932 | 195 | 4.78 | |
| 844 | 190 | 4.44 | |
| 1,014 | 242 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mayag is 5 to 9, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 9.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 115 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 96 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 6.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 8.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 7.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.89% |
| Total | 1,015 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mayag grew from 693 in 1990 to 1,135 in 2020, an increase of 442 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,015 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 693 | – | |
| 625 | -1.92% | |
| 819 | 5.97% | |
| 932 | 1.80% | |
| 844 | -3.55% | |
| 1,015 | 3.57% | |
| 1,135 | 2.38% |
Location
Mayag is situated at approximately 9.6402, 125.4784, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 101.2 meters or 332.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mayag 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.