Mahayag, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 1,560 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5679, 124.9248 (11° 34' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) |
Mahayag is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,560. This represented 5.69% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayag in the 2015 Census was 1,526 broken down into 309 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 | 190 | 5.26 | |
| 1,106 | 219 | 5.05 | |
| 1,218 | 232 | 5.25 | |
| 1,318 | 247 | 5.34 | |
| 1,451 | 276 | 5.26 | |
| 1,526 | 309 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayag is 5 to 9, with 221 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 168 | 11.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 221 | 14.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 191 | 12.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,526 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayag grew from 999 in 1990 to 1,560 in 2020, an increase of 561 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 1,526 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 999 | – | |
| 1,106 | 1.92% | |
| 1,218 | 2.09% | |
| 1,318 | 1.09% | |
| 1,451 | 3.56% | |
| 1,526 | 0.96% | |
| 1,560 | 0.46% |
Location
Mahayag is situated at approximately 11.5679, 124.9248, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.6 meters or 11.8 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.