Mahawak, 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) | 2,946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 11.1738, 123.9445 (11° 10' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Mahawak is a barangay in the municipality of Medellin, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,946. This represented 4.94% of the total population of Medellin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahawak in the 2015 Census was 3,060 broken down into 705 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,040 | 392 | 5.20 | |
| 2,354 | 449 | 5.24 | |
| 2,869 | 556 | 5.16 | |
| 2,823 | 562 | 5.02 | |
| 3,363 | 681 | 4.94 | |
| 3,060 | 705 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahawak is 5 to 9, with 364 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 285 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 364 | 11.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 300 | 9.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 323 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 270 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 236 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 214 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 190 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 171 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 140 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 96 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 104 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.42% |
| Total | 3,060 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahawak grew from 2,040 in 1990 to 2,946 in 2020, an increase of 906 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 114 people, from the previous population of 3,060 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,040 | – | |
| 2,354 | 2.72% | |
| 2,869 | 4.33% | |
| 2,823 | -0.22% | |
| 3,363 | 6.58% | |
| 3,060 | -1.78% | |
| 2,946 | -0.80% |
Location
Mahawak is situated at approximately 11.1738, 123.9445, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahawak 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.