Mahayag, 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) | 142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1122, 124.7099 (12° 7' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.1 meters (220.1 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 142. This represented 0.53% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 197 broken down into 37 households or an average of 5.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 24 | 4.71 | |
| 134 | 31 | 4.32 | |
| 158 | 28 | 5.64 | |
| 195 | 41 | 4.76 | |
| 197 | 38 | 5.18 | |
| 197 | 37 | 5.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Mahayag are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 30 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 | 3 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 14 | 7.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 15.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 30 | 15.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 12.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 10 | 5.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 8.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 2.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 3.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 197 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 113 in 1990 to 142 in 2020, an increase of 29 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.66%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 197 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | – | |
| 134 | 3.24% | |
| 158 | 3.60% | |
| 195 | 2.94% | |
| 197 | 0.37% | |
| 197 | 0.00% | |
| 142 | -6.66% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 12.1122, 124.7099, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.1 meters or 220.1 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.