Mahayag, Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Merida |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Population (2020) | 801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0386, 124.4925 (11° 2' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 161.2 meters (528.9 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 801. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 705 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 779 | 150 | 5.19 | |
| 858 | 177 | 4.85 | |
| 695 | 156 | 4.46 | |
| 645 | 161 | 4.01 | |
| 656 | 173 | 3.79 | |
| 705 | 162 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 1 to 4, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 10.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 10.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 8.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 8.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.85% |
| Total | 705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 779 in 1990 to 801 in 2020, an increase of 22 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.72%, or an increase of 96 people, from the previous population of 705 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 779 | – | |
| 858 | 1.83% | |
| 695 | -4.42% | |
| 645 | -1.02% | |
| 656 | 0.62% | |
| 705 | 1.38% | |
| 801 | 2.72% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 11.0386, 124.4925, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 161.2 meters or 528.9 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.