Mahayahay, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Kapatagan |
| Postal code | 9214 |
| Population (2020) | 2,216 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8532, 123.7874 (7° 51' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 95.0 meters (311.7 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Kapatagan, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,216. This represented 3.54% of the total population of Kapatagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 1,654 broken down into 408 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 843 | 165 | 5.11 | |
| 929 | 191 | 4.86 | |
| 1,261 | 249 | 5.06 | |
| 1,302 | 255 | 5.11 | |
| 1,408 | 328 | 4.29 | |
| 1,654 | 408 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 5 to 9, with 198 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 176 | 10.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 198 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 843 in 1990 to 2,216 in 2020, an increase of 1,373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 6.35%, or an increase of 562 people, from the previous population of 1,654 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 843 | – | |
| 929 | 1.84% | |
| 1,261 | 6.77% | |
| 1,302 | 0.44% | |
| 1,408 | 2.89% | |
| 1,654 | 3.11% | |
| 2,216 | 6.35% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 7.8532, 123.7874, 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
Mahayahay 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.