May‑it, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 613 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2913, 125.0578 (11° 17' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.3 meters (10.8 feet) |
May‑it is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 613. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of May-it in the 2015 Census was 560 broken down into 125 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 59 | 4.44 | |
| 344 | 78 | 4.41 | |
| 418 | 90 | 4.64 | |
| 422 | 99 | 4.26 | |
| 515 | 120 | 4.29 | |
| 560 | 125 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in May-it is 5 to 9, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 10.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.54% |
| Total | 560 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of May-it grew from 262 in 1990 to 613 in 2020, an increase of 351 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.92%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 560 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | – | |
| 344 | 5.23% | |
| 418 | 4.27% | |
| 422 | 0.13% | |
| 515 | 7.52% | |
| 560 | 1.61% | |
| 613 | 1.92% |
Location
May‑it is situated at approximately 11.2913, 125.0578, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.3 meters or 10.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
May‑it 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.