May‑igot, Municipality of Lapinig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lapinig |
| Postal code | 6423 |
| Population (2020) | 341 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2973, 125.3255 (12° 18' North, 125° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.4 meters (40.7 feet) |
May‑igot is a barangay in the municipality of Lapinig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 341. This represented 2.88% of the total population of Lapinig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of May-igot in the 2015 Census was 357 broken down into 67 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 43 | 5.51 | |
| 339 | 54 | 6.28 | |
| 289 | 56 | 5.16 | |
| 267 | 60 | 4.45 | |
| 308 | 63 | 4.89 | |
| 357 | 67 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in May-igot is 20 to 24, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 7.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 8.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 11.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 13.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 10.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.12% |
| Total | 357 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of May-igot grew from 237 in 1990 to 341 in 2020, an increase of 104 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.96%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 357 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | – | |
| 339 | 6.94% | |
| 289 | -3.36% | |
| 267 | -1.09% | |
| 308 | 5.34% | |
| 357 | 2.85% | |
| 341 | -0.96% |
Location
May‑igot is situated at approximately 12.2973, 125.3255, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.4 meters or 40.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
May‑igot 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.