Maayon, Province of Capiz
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 5809 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 142.32 km2 (54.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,226 |
| Density (2020) | 290 / km2 (750 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 23' North, 122° 47' East (11.3874, 122.7811) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (46.0 feet) |
Maayon is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Capiz.
The municipality has a land area of 142.32 square kilometers or 54.95 square miles which constitutes 5.49% of Capiz's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,226. This represented 5.12% of the total population of Capiz province, or 0.52% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 290 inhabitants per square kilometer or 750 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maayon has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglimocon | 3.58% | 1,474 | 1,321 | 11.58% | 2.33% |
| Alasaging | 2.23% | 920 | 878 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Alayunan | 1.46% | 603 | 611 | -1.31% | -0.28% |
| Balighot | 3.73% | 1,537 | 1,463 | 5.06% | 1.04% |
| Batabat | 3.99% | 1,644 | 1,334 | 23.24% | 4.50% |
| Bongbongan | 2.90% | 1,196 | 1,170 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Cabungahan | 3.60% | 1,483 | 1,501 | -1.20% | -0.25% |
| Canapian | 3.99% | 1,644 | 1,518 | 8.30% | 1.69% |
| Carataya | 2.79% | 1,151 | 984 | 16.97% | 3.35% |
| Duluan | 1.67% | 688 | 662 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| East Villaflores | 3.97% | 1,637 | 1,659 | -1.33% | -0.28% |
| Fernandez | 1.72% | 710 | 616 | 15.26% | 3.03% |
| Guinbi-alan | 2.16% | 891 | 737 | 20.90% | 4.07% |
| Indayagan | 3.65% | 1,506 | 1,379 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Jebaca | 2.23% | 918 | 809 | 13.47% | 2.70% |
| Maalan | 2.36% | 971 | 920 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Manayupit | 2.84% | 1,169 | 996 | 17.37% | 3.43% |
| New Guia | 3.07% | 1,267 | 1,158 | 9.41% | 1.91% |
| Old Guia | 2.14% | 884 | 860 | 2.79% | 0.58% |
| Palaguian | 2.87% | 1,183 | 1,080 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Parallan | 2.00% | 823 | 749 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Piña | 2.42% | 997 | 1,000 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| Poblacion Ilawod | 2.89% | 1,191 | 1,174 | 1.45% | 0.30% |
| Poblacion Ilaya | 4.96% | 2,045 | 1,883 | 8.60% | 1.75% |
| Poblacion Tabuc | 4.41% | 1,820 | 1,590 | 14.47% | 2.88% |
| Quevedo | 4.05% | 1,669 | 1,506 | 10.82% | 2.19% |
| Quinabonglan | 2.71% | 1,116 | 1,064 | 4.89% | 1.01% |
| Quinat-uyan | 2.67% | 1,101 | 1,182 | -6.85% | -1.48% |
| Salgan | 3.26% | 1,343 | 1,424 | -5.69% | -1.23% |
| Tapulang | 3.76% | 1,551 | 1,511 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Tuburan | 6.21% | 2,559 | 2,282 | 12.14% | 2.44% |
| West Villaflores | 3.72% | 1,535 | 1,395 | 10.04% | 2.03% |
| Maayon Total | 41,226 | 38,416 | 7.31% | 1.50% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maayon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,760,674.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,448,558.41 | – |
| 2010 | 57,498,243.33 | 1.86% |
| 2011 | 62,501,459.44 | 8.70% |
| 2012 | 60,307,653.60 | -3.51% |
| 2013 | 69,093,349.55 | 14.57% |
| 2014 | 76,951,317.69 | 11.37% |
| 2015 | 86,449,583.24 | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 95,760,674.33 | 10.77% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maayon in the 2015 Census was 38,406 broken down into 9,280 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,779 | 5,440 | 5.47 | |
| 30,331 | 5,853 | 5.18 | |
| 32,700 | 6,395 | 5.11 | |
| 35,427 | 7,326 | 4.84 | |
| 36,410 | 7,898 | 4.61 | |
| 38,406 | 9,280 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maayon is 10 to 14, with 4,283 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 441 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 796 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,339 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,204 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,283 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,020 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,256 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,698 | 7.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,497 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,364 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,177 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,936 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,682 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,458 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,291 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 860 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 612 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 502 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 441 | 1.15% |
| Total | 38,416 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maayon grew from 4,007 in 1903 to 41,226 in 2020, an increase of 37,219 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 2,810 people, from the previous population of 38,416 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,007 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 16,386 | – | |
| 20,229 | 2.08% | |
| 23,075 | 2.68% | |
| 25,715 | 2.19% | |
| 29,808 | 1.49% | |
| 30,333 | 0.33% | |
| 32,700 | 1.62% | |
| 35,448 | 1.12% | |
| 36,430 | 1.00% | |
| 38,416 | 1.02% | |
| 41,226 | 1.50% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maayon for the year 2019 was 26,235, broken down into 13,265 males and 12,970 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maayon is situated at approximately 11° 23' North, 122° 47' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 46.0 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 Maayon are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Cadiz, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Panitan, Capiz, Dao, Capiz, Pontevedra, Capiz, Sigma, Capiz, Cuartero, Capiz, and President Roxas, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 404.66 kilometers (251.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panitan, Capiz, 8.48 kilometers (5.27 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Dao, Capiz, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Pontevedra, Capiz, 11.86 kilometers (7.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Sigma, Capiz, 13.12 kilometers (8.15 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Cuartero, Capiz, 13.22 kilometers (8.22 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- President Roxas, Capiz, 16.56 kilometers (10.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 21.84 kilometers (13.57 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 34.24 kilometers (21.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 62.38 kilometers (38.76 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 68.52 kilometers (42.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 74.74 kilometers (46.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 74.92 kilometers (46.56 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
Distance from Manila: 404.66 kilometers (251.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°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.