Mahaba, Municipality of Marihatag, Province of Surigao del Sur
Type | barangay |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
Province | Surigao del Sur |
Municipality | Marihatag |
Postal code | 8306 |
Population (2020) | 1,167 |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Coordinates | 8.8256, 126.1627 (8° 50' North, 126° 10' East) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 402.1 meters (1,319.2 feet) |
Mahaba is a barangay in the municipality of Marihatag, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,167. This represented 6.00% of the total population of Marihatag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahaba in the 2015 Census was 1,415 broken down into 221 households or an average of 6.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
679 | 123 | 5.52 | |
636 | 121 | 5.26 | |
989 | 169 | 5.85 | |
1,060 | 184 | 5.76 | |
1,024 | 200 | 5.12 | |
1,415 | 221 | 6.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahaba is 15 to 19, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
---|---|---|
Under 1 | 40 | 2.83% |
1 to 4 | 164 | 11.59% |
5 to 9 | 178 | 12.58% |
10 to 14 | 180 | 12.72% |
15 to 19 | 208 | 14.70% |
20 to 24 | 147 | 10.39% |
25 to 29 | 95 | 6.71% |
30 to 34 | 80 | 5.65% |
35 to 39 | 75 | 5.30% |
40 to 44 | 74 | 5.23% |
45 to 49 | 56 | 3.96% |
50 to 54 | 44 | 3.11% |
55 to 59 | 32 | 2.26% |
60 to 64 | 16 | 1.13% |
65 to 69 | 13 | 0.92% |
70 to 74 | 4 | 0.28% |
75 to 79 | 6 | 0.42% |
80 and over | 3 | 0.21% |
Total | 1,415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahaba grew from 679 in 1990 to 1,167 in 2020, an increase of 488 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.97%, or a decrease of 248 people, from the previous population of 1,415 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
---|---|---|
679 | – | |
636 | -1.22% | |
989 | 9.93% | |
1,060 | 0.96% | |
1,024 | -1.25% | |
1,415 | 6.35% | |
1,167 | -3.97% |
Location
Mahaba is situated at approximately 8.8256, 126.1627, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 402.1 meters or 1,319.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahaba shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bitaugan West, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
- Layog, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Amontay, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
- San Isidro, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
- San Pedro, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
- Pongtod, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
- Janipaan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
- Pong-on, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
- Libas Sud, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur
- San Roque, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur
- Caras-an, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Bolhoon, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur
- San Martin, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
- La Purisima, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
- San Salvador, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.