Mahayag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 7026 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 194.90 km2 (75.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,258 |
| Density (2020) | 248 / km2 (641 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 8' North, 123° 26' East (8.1297, 123.4383) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.0 meters (134.5 feet) |
Mahayag is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 194.90 square kilometers or 75.25 square miles which constitutes 4.35% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,258. This represented 4.59% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 1.25% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 248 inhabitants per square kilometer or 641 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mahayag has 29 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag-ong Balamban | 3.45% | 1,664 | 1,609 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Bag-ong Dalaguete | 0.84% | 403 | 480 | -16.04% | -3.61% |
| Boniao | 3.38% | 1,633 | 1,594 | 2.45% | 0.51% |
| Delusom | 3.06% | 1,478 | 1,516 | -2.51% | -0.53% |
| Diwan | 2.47% | 1,191 | 1,166 | 2.14% | 0.45% |
| Guripan | 2.94% | 1,418 | 1,465 | -3.21% | -0.68% |
| Kaangayan | 4.32% | 2,083 | 1,968 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Kabuhi | 2.81% | 1,356 | 1,513 | -10.38% | -2.28% |
| Lourmah | 3.72% | 1,797 | 1,831 | -1.86% | -0.39% |
| Lower Salug Daku | 4.90% | 2,366 | 2,215 | 6.82% | 1.40% |
| Lower Santo Niño | 2.91% | 1,404 | 1,451 | -3.24% | -0.69% |
| Malubo | 1.73% | 837 | 841 | -0.48% | -0.10% |
| Manguiles | 2.99% | 1,441 | 1,409 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| Marabanan | 1.36% | 656 | 607 | 8.07% | 1.65% |
| Panagaan | 3.69% | 1,782 | 1,557 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Paraiso | 1.80% | 871 | 916 | -4.91% | -1.05% |
| Pedagan | 0.89% | 428 | 451 | -5.10% | -1.10% |
| Poblacion | 16.24% | 7,839 | 6,908 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Pugwan | 2.19% | 1,057 | 1,012 | 4.45% | 0.92% |
| San Isidro | 7.52% | 3,627 | 3,134 | 15.73% | 3.12% |
| San Jose | 4.62% | 2,231 | 2,458 | -9.24% | -2.02% |
| San Vicente | 1.71% | 824 | 772 | 6.74% | 1.38% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.59% | 1,248 | 1,168 | 6.85% | 1.40% |
| Sicpao | 5.51% | 2,658 | 2,830 | -6.08% | -1.31% |
| Tuboran | 1.81% | 875 | 734 | 19.21% | 3.77% |
| Tulan | 1.12% | 540 | 474 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Tumapic | 2.49% | 1,202 | 1,198 | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Upper Salug Daku | 2.55% | 1,232 | 1,149 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| Upper Santo Niño | 4.39% | 2,117 | 2,090 | 1.29% | 0.27% |
| Mahayag Total | 48,258 | 46,516 | 3.74% | 0.78% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mahayag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱137,448,101.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71,443,031.22 | – |
| 2010 | 78,090,052.52 | 9.30% |
| 2011 | 87,510,386.40 | 12.06% |
| 2012 | 88,406,475.10 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 97,499,689.33 | 10.29% |
| 2014 | 113,546,984.44 | 16.46% |
| 2015 | 128,466,426.88 | 13.14% |
| 2016 | 137,448,101.27 | 6.99% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 46,381 broken down into 9,769 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,665 | 7,105 | 5.30 | |
| 40,724 | 7,739 | 5.26 | |
| 42,408 | 8,026 | 5.28 | |
| 44,047 | 8,681 | 5.07 | |
| 44,969 | 9,377 | 4.80 | |
| 46,381 | 9,769 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 5 to 9, with 5,534 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 409 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,037 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,427 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,534 | 11.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,291 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,861 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,172 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,380 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,788 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,619 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,484 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,219 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,127 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,743 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,393 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 976 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 625 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 431 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 409 | 0.88% |
| Total | 46,516 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 22,493 in 1970 to 48,258 in 2020, an increase of 25,765 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 1,742 people, from the previous population of 46,516 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 22,493 | – | |
| 25,305 | 2.39% | |
| 29,692 | 3.25% | |
| 37,690 | 2.41% | |
| 40,806 | 1.50% | |
| 42,462 | 0.86% | |
| 44,087 | 0.52% | |
| 45,015 | 0.76% | |
| 46,516 | 0.63% | |
| 48,258 | 0.78% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mahayag for the year 2019 was 29,814, broken down into 14,913 males and 14,901 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mahayag is situated at approximately 8° 8' North, 123° 26' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.0 meters or 134.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Mahayag are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, and Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 763.35 kilometers (474.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 6.57 kilometers (4.08 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur, 11.58 kilometers (7.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.67 kilometers (7.87 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.85 kilometers (9.23 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.99 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 33.71 kilometers (20.95 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 35.28 kilometers (21.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 44.88 kilometers (27.89 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 51.60 kilometers (32.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 56.44 kilometers (35.07 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 58.14 kilometers (36.13 miles) to the North (N2°W)
Distance from Manila: 763.35 kilometers (474.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.