Maya, Municipality of Balasan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Balasan |
| Postal code | 5018 |
| Population (2020) | 2,307 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4685, 123.0972 (11° 28' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Maya is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,307. This represented 6.58% of the total population of Balasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maya in the 2015 Census was 2,085 broken down into 520 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,093 | 216 | 5.06 | |
| 1,246 | 264 | 4.72 | |
| 1,523 | 326 | 4.67 | |
| 1,767 | 390 | 4.53 | |
| 1,907 | 443 | 4.30 | |
| 2,085 | 520 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maya is 15 to 19, with 252 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 252 | 12.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 7.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 130 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 132 | 6.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 100 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.15% |
| Total | 2,093 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maya grew from 1,093 in 1990 to 2,307 in 2020, an increase of 1,214 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 214 people, from the previous population of 2,093 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,093 | – | |
| 1,246 | 2.48% | |
| 1,523 | 4.40% | |
| 1,767 | 2.07% | |
| 1,907 | 2.81% | |
| 2,093 | 1.79% | |
| 2,307 | 2.07% |
Location
Maya is situated at approximately 11.4685, 123.0972, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maya 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.