Mahanud, Municipality of Matuguinao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Matuguinao |
| Postal code | 6708 |
| Population (2020) | 254 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1439, 124.8772 (12° 9' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.3 meters (158.5 feet) |
Mahanud is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 254. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahanud in the 2015 Census was 279 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 26 | 5.54 | |
| 228 | 40 | 5.70 | |
| 270 | 38 | 7.11 | |
| 309 | 46 | 6.72 | |
| 296 | 52 | 5.69 | |
| 279 | 56 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Mahanud are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 12.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 15.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 15.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 4.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.36% |
| Total | 279 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahanud grew from 144 in 1990 to 254 in 2020, an increase of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.96%, or a decrease of 25 people, from the previous population of 279 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | – | |
| 228 | 8.99% | |
| 270 | 3.69% | |
| 309 | 1.88% | |
| 296 | -1.55% | |
| 279 | -1.12% | |
| 254 | -1.96% |
Location
Mahanud is situated at approximately 12.1439, 124.8772, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.3 meters or 158.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahanud 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.