Mahayahay, Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Lopez Jaena |
| Postal code | 7208 |
| Population (2020) | 300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5029, 123.6743 (8° 30' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 260.6 meters (855.0 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez Jaena, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 300. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Lopez Jaena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 286 broken down into 67 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 50 | 5.48 | |
| 296 | 54 | 5.48 | |
| 264 | 58 | 4.55 | |
| 251 | 57 | 4.40 | |
| 276 | 69 | 4.00 | |
| 286 | 67 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 5 to 9, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 43 | 15.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 12.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 7.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 5.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 6.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 6.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.75% |
| Total | 286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 274 in 1990 to 300 in 2020, an increase of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 286 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | – | |
| 296 | 1.46% | |
| 264 | -2.42% | |
| 251 | -0.69% | |
| 276 | 3.52% | |
| 286 | 0.68% | |
| 300 | 1.01% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 8.5029, 123.6743, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 260.6 meters or 855.0 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.