Mayuga, Municipality of Libagon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Libagon |
| Postal code | 6615 |
| Population (2020) | 1,209 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2638, 125.0668 (10° 16' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Mayuga is a barangay in the municipality of Libagon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,209. This represented 7.93% of the total population of Libagon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mayuga in the 2015 Census was 1,174 broken down into 277 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,025 | 174 | 5.89 | |
| 920 | 188 | 4.89 | |
| 1,113 | 207 | 5.38 | |
| 1,147 | 244 | 4.70 | |
| 1,156 | 262 | 4.41 | |
| 1,174 | 277 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mayuga is 5 to 9, with 139 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 7.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 5.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.96% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.87% |
| Total | 1,174 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mayuga grew from 1,025 in 1990 to 1,209 in 2020, an increase of 184 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 1,174 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,025 | – | |
| 920 | -2.00% | |
| 1,113 | 4.17% | |
| 1,147 | 0.42% | |
| 1,156 | 0.28% | |
| 1,174 | 0.29% | |
| 1,209 | 0.62% |
Location
Mayuga is situated at approximately 10.2638, 125.0668, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mayuga 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.