Mahayag, 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) | 158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1983, 124.9017 (12° 12' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 241.0 meters (790.7 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 158. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 219 broken down into 44 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 15 | 4.67 | |
| 148 | 28 | 5.29 | |
| 125 | 23 | 5.43 | |
| 191 | 29 | 6.59 | |
| 210 | 39 | 5.38 | |
| 219 | 44 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 10 to 14, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 12.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 15.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 16.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 13 | 5.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 5.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 9.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 3.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 3.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 219 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 70 in 1990 to 158 in 2020, an increase of 88 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.64%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 219 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | – | |
| 148 | 15.06% | |
| 125 | -3.56% | |
| 191 | 6.02% | |
| 210 | 3.51% | |
| 219 | 0.80% | |
| 158 | -6.64% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 12.1983, 124.9017, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 241.0 meters or 790.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayag 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.