Handamayan, Municipality of Lingig, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lingig |
| Postal code | 8312 |
| Population (2020) | 426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0910, 126.4201 (8° 5' North, 126° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 95.0 meters (311.7 feet) |
Handamayan is a barangay in the municipality of Lingig, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 426. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Lingig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Handamayan in the 2015 Census was 502 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 72 | 5.11 | |
| 393 | 74 | 5.31 | |
| 347 | 71 | 4.89 | |
| 422 | 78 | 5.41 | |
| 446 | 86 | 5.19 | |
| 502 | 109 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Handamayan is 10 to 14, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 11.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 10.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 8.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 3.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.80% |
| Total | 502 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Handamayan grew from 368 in 1990 to 426 in 2020, an increase of 58 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.40%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 502 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 393 | 1.24% | |
| 347 | -2.63% | |
| 422 | 2.74% | |
| 446 | 2.03% | |
| 502 | 2.28% | |
| 426 | -3.40% |
Location
Handamayan is situated at approximately 8.0910, 126.4201, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 95.0 meters or 311.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Handamayan 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.