Mabuhay, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 255 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0841, 124.8943 (12° 5' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 143.7 meters (471.5 feet) |
Mabuhay is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 255. This represented 0.72% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabuhay in the 2015 Census was 234 broken down into 32 households or an average of 7.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 59 | 5.00 | |
| 273 | 51 | 5.35 | |
| 164 | 31 | 5.29 | |
| 245 | 41 | 5.98 | |
| 227 | 39 | 5.82 | |
| 234 | 32 | 7.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabuhay is 10 to 14, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 14.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 16.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 14.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 5.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 3.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 2.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 2.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.43% |
| Total | 234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabuhay fell from 295 in 1990 to 255 in 2020, a decrease of 40 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 234 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | – | |
| 273 | -1.44% | |
| 164 | -10.35% | |
| 245 | 5.69% | |
| 227 | -2.74% | |
| 234 | 0.58% | |
| 255 | 1.83% |
Location
Mabuhay is situated at approximately 12.0841, 124.8943, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 143.7 meters or 471.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mabuhay 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.