Mahayahay, 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) | 2,569 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0910, 126.3892 (8° 5' North, 126° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 109.5 meters (359.2 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Lingig, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,569. This represented 7.31% of the total population of Lingig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 2,015 broken down into 467 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 653 | 120 | 5.44 | |
| 923 | 158 | 5.84 | |
| 875 | 169 | 5.18 | |
| 1,368 | 299 | 4.58 | |
| 1,877 | 391 | 4.80 | |
| 2,015 | 467 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 5 to 9, with 252 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 223 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 252 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 214 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 186 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 170 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 3.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.69% |
| Total | 2,016 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 653 in 1990 to 2,569 in 2020, an increase of 1,916 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.23%, or an increase of 553 people, from the previous population of 2,016 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 653 | – | |
| 923 | 6.70% | |
| 875 | -1.14% | |
| 1,368 | 6.36% | |
| 1,881 | 12.29% | |
| 2,016 | 1.33% | |
| 2,569 | 5.23% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 8.0910, 126.3892, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 109.5 meters or 359.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayahay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Ignacio, Trento, Agusan del Sur
- Pangyan, Trento, Agusan del Sur
- Pamaypayan, Bislig, Surigao del Sur
- San Jose, Bislig, Surigao del Sur
- Rajah Cabungso-an, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- San Antonio, Bislig, Surigao del Sur
- Barcelona, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- Tabon, Bislig, Surigao del Sur
- Bongan, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- Anibongan, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- Handamayan, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- Poblacion, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- Salvacion, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
- Tagpoporan, Lingig, Surigao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.