Mauylab, 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) | 587 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3315, 124.9524 (10° 20' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.9 meters (65.3 feet) |
Mauylab is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 587. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mauylab in the 2015 Census was 588 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459 | 88 | 5.22 | |
| 501 | 99 | 5.06 | |
| 527 | 108 | 4.88 | |
| 523 | 116 | 4.51 | |
| 507 | 118 | 4.30 | |
| 588 | 132 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mauylab is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 13.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 5.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 4.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 5.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 4.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.70% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.53% |
| Total | 588 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mauylab grew from 459 in 1990 to 587 in 2020, an increase of 128 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.04%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 588 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 459 | – | |
| 501 | 1.65% | |
| 527 | 1.09% | |
| 523 | -0.11% | |
| 507 | -1.12% | |
| 588 | 2.86% | |
| 587 | -0.04% |
Location
Mauylab is situated at approximately 10.3315, 124.9524, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.9 meters or 65.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mauylab 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.