Mahayag, Municipality of Albuera, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Albuera |
| Postal code | 6542 |
| Population (2020) | 1,173 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8495, 124.7437 (10° 51' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.5 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Albuera, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,173. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Albuera.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 1,191 broken down into 293 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 766 | 162 | 4.73 | |
| 841 | 187 | 4.50 | |
| 979 | 212 | 4.62 | |
| 1,000 | 240 | 4.17 | |
| 1,071 | 259 | 4.14 | |
| 1,191 | 293 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 9.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 5.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 2.27% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 2.02% |
| Total | 1,191 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 766 in 1990 to 1,173 in 2020, an increase of 407 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.32%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 1,191 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 766 | – | |
| 841 | 1.77% | |
| 979 | 3.31% | |
| 1,000 | 0.29% | |
| 1,071 | 2.53% | |
| 1,191 | 2.04% | |
| 1,173 | -0.32% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 10.8495, 124.7437, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayag 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.