Ayahag, Municipality of Saint Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Saint Bernard |
| Postal code | 6616 |
| Population (2020) | 417 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3069, 125.1071 (10° 18' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.2 meters (213.9 feet) |
Ayahag is a barangay in the municipality of Saint Bernard, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 417. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Saint Bernard.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ayahag in the 2015 Census was 1,193 broken down into 203 households or an average of 5.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 762 | 142 | 5.37 | |
| 779 | 139 | 5.60 | |
| 789 | 164 | 4.81 | |
| 565 | 126 | 4.48 | |
| 167 | 49 | 3.41 | |
| 1,193 | 203 | 5.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ayahag is 15 to 19, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 7.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 10.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 11.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 6.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.67% |
| Total | 1,193 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ayahag fell from 762 in 1990 to 417 in 2020, a decrease of 345 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 19.85%, or a decrease of 776 people, from the previous population of 1,193 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 762 | – | |
| 779 | 0.41% | |
| 789 | 0.27% | |
| 565 | -4.50% | |
| 167 | -35.83% | |
| 1,193 | 45.40% | |
| 417 | -19.85% |
Location
Ayahag is situated at approximately 10.3069, 125.1071, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.2 meters or 213.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ayahag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tambis I, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Sug-angon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Carnaga, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Guinsaugon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Atuyan, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Tambis II, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Nueva Esperanza (Cabac-an), Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Bolodbolod, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- Talisay (Poblacion), Libagon, Southern Leyte
- Jubas (Poblacion), Libagon, Southern Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.