Mahayahay, City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| City | Digos |
| Postal code | 8002 |
| Population (2020) | 1,105 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8003, 125.2901 (6° 48' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 156.6 meters (513.8 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the city of Digos, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,105. This represented 0.59% of the total population of Digos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 898 broken down into 225 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 86 | 4.87 | |
| 474 | 97 | 4.89 | |
| 587 | 125 | 4.70 | |
| 773 | 202 | 3.83 | |
| 772 | 188 | 4.11 | |
| 898 | 225 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 5 to 9, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 9.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 115 | 12.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.11% |
| Total | 898 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 419 in 1990 to 1,105 in 2020, an increase of 686 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.46%, or an increase of 207 people, from the previous population of 898 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 419 | – | |
| 474 | 2.34% | |
| 587 | 4.69% | |
| 773 | 3.87% | |
| 772 | -0.05% | |
| 898 | 2.92% | |
| 1,105 | 4.46% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 6.8003, 125.2901, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 156.6 meters or 513.8 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.