Maitum, Municipality of Abuyog, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Abuyog |
| Postal code | 6510 |
| Population (2020) | 627 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6766, 124.9840 (10° 41' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Maitum is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 627. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Abuyog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maitum in the 2015 Census was 545 broken down into 127 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | 85 | 5.21 | |
| 558 | 109 | 5.12 | |
| 676 | 132 | 5.12 | |
| 624 | 121 | 5.16 | |
| 471 | 97 | 4.86 | |
| 545 | 127 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maitum is 10 to 14, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 14.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 6.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.83% |
| Total | 545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maitum grew from 443 in 1990 to 627 in 2020, an increase of 184 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 545 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | – | |
| 558 | 4.42% | |
| 676 | 4.20% | |
| 624 | -1.10% | |
| 471 | -9.73% | |
| 545 | 2.82% | |
| 627 | 2.99% |
Location
Maitum is situated at approximately 10.6766, 124.9840, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maitum 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.