Mahayahay, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Baybay |
| Postal code | 6521 |
| Population (2020) | 323 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6316, 124.8246 (10° 38' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.8 meters (150.3 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the city of Baybay, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 323. This represented 0.29% of the total population of Baybay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 413 broken down into 94 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 73 | 5.01 | |
| 345 | 78 | 4.42 | |
| 435 | 85 | 5.12 | |
| 406 | 72 | 5.64 | |
| 429 | 95 | 4.52 | |
| 413 | 94 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 1 to 4, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 12.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 7.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 5.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.69% |
| Total | 413 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay fell from 366 in 1990 to 323 in 2020, a decrease of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.04%, or a decrease of 90 people, from the previous population of 413 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 366 | – | |
| 345 | -1.10% | |
| 435 | 5.10% | |
| 406 | -0.95% | |
| 429 | 2.03% | |
| 413 | -0.72% | |
| 323 | -5.04% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 10.6316, 124.8246, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.8 meters or 150.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayahay 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.