Mahangcao, Municipality of Calbiga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Calbiga |
| Postal code | 6715 |
| Population (2020) | 351 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6126, 125.0802 (11° 37' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 192.1 meters (630.2 feet) |
Mahangcao is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 351. This represented 1.51% of the total population of Calbiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahangcao in the 2015 Census was 330 broken down into 79 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 51 | 5.24 | |
| 224 | 44 | 5.09 | |
| 252 | 49 | 5.14 | |
| 238 | 55 | 4.33 | |
| 306 | 66 | 4.64 | |
| 330 | 79 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahangcao is 5 to 9, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 3.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 17.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 7.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 10.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 8.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 3.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 3.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.61% |
| Total | 330 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahangcao grew from 267 in 1990 to 351 in 2020, an increase of 84 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.31%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 330 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | – | |
| 224 | -3.24% | |
| 252 | 2.56% | |
| 238 | -0.79% | |
| 306 | 9.58% | |
| 330 | 1.45% | |
| 351 | 1.31% |
Location
Mahangcao is situated at approximately 11.6126, 125.0802, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 192.1 meters or 630.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahangcao 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.