Mahait, Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Calubian |
| Postal code | 6534 |
| Population (2020) | 885 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4451, 124.4235 (11° 27' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.4 meters (201.4 feet) |
Mahait is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 885. This represented 2.80% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahait in the 2015 Census was 876 broken down into 231 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | 145 | 4.33 | |
| 921 | 179 | 5.15 | |
| 794 | 181 | 4.39 | |
| 840 | 203 | 4.14 | |
| 846 | 205 | 4.13 | |
| 876 | 231 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahait is 5 to 9, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 6.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 5.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 4.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.60% |
| Total | 876 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahait grew from 628 in 1990 to 885 in 2020, an increase of 257 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.22%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 876 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 628 | – | |
| 921 | 7.44% | |
| 794 | -3.13% | |
| 840 | 0.78% | |
| 846 | 0.26% | |
| 876 | 0.67% | |
| 885 | 0.22% |
Location
Mahait is situated at approximately 11.4451, 124.4235, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.4 meters or 201.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahait 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.