Abay, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 654 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9013, 122.4129 (10° 54' North, 122° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 132.2 meters (433.7 feet) |
Abay is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 654. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abay in the 2015 Census was 658 broken down into 118 households or an average of 5.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 75 | 5.20 | |
| 508 | 82 | 6.20 | |
| 483 | 86 | 5.62 | |
| 471 | 87 | 5.41 | |
| 573 | 104 | 5.51 | |
| 658 | 118 | 5.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abay is 20 to 24, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 8.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 7.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 12.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 9.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 4.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 4.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.22% |
| Total | 658 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abay grew from 390 in 1990 to 654 in 2020, an increase of 264 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 658 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | – | |
| 508 | 5.08% | |
| 483 | -1.08% | |
| 471 | -0.35% | |
| 573 | 7.40% | |
| 658 | 2.67% | |
| 654 | -0.13% |
Location
Abay is situated at approximately 10.9013, 122.4129, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 132.2 meters or 433.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abay 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.