Maharuhay, Municipality of Medellin, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Medellin |
| Postal code | 6012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,679 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 11.1809, 123.9711 (11° 11' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.6 meters (303.8 feet) |
Maharuhay is a barangay in the municipality of Medellin, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,679. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Medellin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maharuhay in the 2015 Census was 1,477 broken down into 330 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,005 | 200 | 5.03 | |
| 1,259 | 237 | 5.31 | |
| 1,158 | 231 | 5.01 | |
| 1,345 | 264 | 5.09 | |
| 1,809 | 348 | 5.20 | |
| 1,477 | 330 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maharuhay is 5 to 9, with 200 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 | 37 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 150 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 13.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 3.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,477 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maharuhay grew from 1,005 in 1990 to 1,679 in 2020, an increase of 674 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.73%, or an increase of 202 people, from the previous population of 1,477 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,005 | – | |
| 1,259 | 4.31% | |
| 1,158 | -1.78% | |
| 1,345 | 2.09% | |
| 1,809 | 11.39% | |
| 1,477 | -3.79% | |
| 1,679 | 2.73% |
Location
Maharuhay is situated at approximately 11.1809, 123.9711, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.6 meters or 303.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maharuhay 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.