Mahayahay, Municipality of Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 6604 |
| Population (2020) | 1,251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3091, 124.9124 (10° 19' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 125.1 meters (410.4 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,251. This represented 4.20% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 1,180 broken down into 280 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 854 | 160 | 5.34 | |
| 840 | 152 | 5.53 | |
| 961 | 183 | 5.25 | |
| 1,064 | 214 | 4.97 | |
| 1,119 | 246 | 4.55 | |
| 1,180 | 280 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 10 to 14, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 12.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 4.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 3.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.95% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.93% |
| Total | 1,180 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 854 in 1990 to 1,251 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 1,180 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 854 | – | |
| 840 | -0.31% | |
| 961 | 2.93% | |
| 1,064 | 1.41% | |
| 1,119 | 1.85% | |
| 1,180 | 1.02% | |
| 1,251 | 1.24% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 10.3091, 124.9124, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 125.1 meters or 410.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahayahay 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.