Mabuhay, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 93 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0545, 124.7012 (12° 3' North, 124° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 107.0 meters (351.0 feet) |
Mabuhay is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 93. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabuhay in the 2015 Census was 141 broken down into 25 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 12 | 5.42 | |
| 118 | 24 | 4.92 | |
| 113 | 20 | 5.65 | |
| 128 | 24 | 5.33 | |
| 109 | 24 | 4.54 | |
| 141 | 25 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabuhay is 1 to 4, with 22 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 45 to 49, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 4.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 15.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 13.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 21 | 14.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 12.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 12.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 8 | 5.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 5 | 3.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 2.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 1 | 0.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 2 | 1.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 2.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 141 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabuhay grew from 65 in 1990 to 93 in 2020, an increase of 28 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.39%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 141 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | – | |
| 118 | 11.82% | |
| 113 | -0.92% | |
| 128 | 1.73% | |
| 109 | -5.68% | |
| 141 | 5.02% | |
| 93 | -8.39% |
Location
Mabuhay is situated at approximately 12.0545, 124.7012, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 107.0 meters or 351.0 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.