Virayan, Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Concepcion |
| Postal code | 7213 |
| Population (2020) | 435 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4024, 123.5954 (8° 24' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 687.8 meters (2,256.5 feet) |
Virayan is a barangay in the municipality of Concepcion, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 435. This represented 4.67% of the total population of Concepcion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Virayan in the 2015 Census was 466 broken down into 121 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 31 | 5.48 | |
| 209 | 44 | 4.75 | |
| 305 | 57 | 5.35 | |
| 226 | 48 | 4.71 | |
| 493 | 96 | 5.14 | |
| 466 | 121 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Virayan is 5 to 9, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 8.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 7.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 10.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 8.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 4.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 2.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 4.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.07% |
| Total | 466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Virayan grew from 170 in 1990 to 435 in 2020, an increase of 265 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.44%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 466 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | – | |
| 209 | 3.95% | |
| 305 | 8.44% | |
| 226 | -4.05% | |
| 493 | 32.83% | |
| 466 | -1.07% | |
| 435 | -1.44% |
Location
Virayan is situated at approximately 8.4024, 123.5954, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 687.8 meters or 2,256.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Virayan 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.