Mahayag, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Ormoc |
| Postal code | 6541 |
| Population (2020) | 670 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0475, 124.6494 (11° 3' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 321.2 meters (1,053.8 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 670. This represented 0.29% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 632 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 52 | 5.56 | |
| 340 | 76 | 4.47 | |
| 531 | 93 | 5.71 | |
| 519 | 104 | 4.99 | |
| 578 | 116 | 4.98 | |
| 632 | 142 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 5 to 9, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 13.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 10.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.32% |
| Total | 632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 289 in 1990 to 670 in 2020, an increase of 381 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 632 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | – | |
| 340 | 3.09% | |
| 531 | 10.03% | |
| 519 | -0.31% | |
| 578 | 4.00% | |
| 632 | 1.71% | |
| 670 | 1.24% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 11.0475, 124.6494, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 321.2 meters or 1,053.8 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.