Mahilum, Municipality of Calatrava, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Calatrava |
| Postal code | 6126 |
| Population (2020) | 1,094 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6808, 123.4920 (10° 41' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.6 meters (175.9 feet) |
Mahilum is a barangay in the municipality of Calatrava, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,094. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Calatrava.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahilum in the 2015 Census was 1,134 broken down into 245 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,030 | 208 | 4.95 | |
| 1,162 | 258 | 4.50 | |
| 965 | 239 | 4.04 | |
| 1,456 | 308 | 4.73 | |
| 1,265 | 313 | 4.04 | |
| 1,134 | 245 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahilum is 10 to 14, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 2.29% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,134 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahilum grew from 1,030 in 1990 to 1,094 in 2020, an increase of 64 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.75%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 1,134 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,030 | – | |
| 1,162 | 2.28% | |
| 965 | -3.90% | |
| 1,456 | 5.84% | |
| 1,265 | -4.99% | |
| 1,134 | -2.06% | |
| 1,094 | -0.75% |
Location
Mahilum is situated at approximately 10.6808, 123.4920, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.6 meters or 175.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahilum 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.