Carayacay, Municipality of Maslog, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Maslog |
| Postal code | 6820 |
| Population (2020) | 869 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1422, 125.2096 (12° 9' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.4 meters (119.4 feet) |
Carayacay is a barangay in the municipality of Maslog, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 869. This represented 15.91% of the total population of Maslog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carayacay in the 2015 Census was 881 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | 94 | 5.05 | |
| 513 | 96 | 5.34 | |
| 611 | 115 | 5.31 | |
| 796 | 140 | 5.69 | |
| 847 | 145 | 5.84 | |
| 881 | 189 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carayacay is 15 to 19, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 9.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 15.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 12.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 3.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 2.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.57% |
| Total | 881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carayacay grew from 475 in 1990 to 869 in 2020, an increase of 394 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 881 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 475 | – | |
| 513 | 1.45% | |
| 611 | 3.82% | |
| 796 | 3.72% | |
| 847 | 2.29% | |
| 881 | 0.75% | |
| 869 | -0.29% |
Location
Carayacay is situated at approximately 12.1422, 125.2096, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.4 meters or 119.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carayacay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion), Maslog, Eastern Samar
- Bulawan, Maslog, Eastern Samar
- San Miguel, Maslog, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion), Maslog, Eastern Samar
- Taytay, Maslog, Eastern Samar
- Tugas, Maslog, Eastern Samar
- Hibaca-an, San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Aguingayan, San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Gusa, San Jose de Buan, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.