Mahayahay, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Population (2020) | 996 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3857, 125.0137 (10° 23' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Mahayahay is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 996. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahayahay in the 2015 Census was 997 broken down into 204 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 872 | 173 | 5.04 | |
| 685 | 137 | 5.00 | |
| 805 | 167 | 4.82 | |
| 862 | 167 | 5.16 | |
| 914 | 189 | 4.84 | |
| 997 | 204 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahayahay is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 13.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 10.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 6.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 2.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 4.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.90% |
| Total | 997 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahayahay grew from 872 in 1990 to 996 in 2020, an increase of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 997 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 872 | – | |
| 685 | -4.42% | |
| 805 | 3.52% | |
| 862 | 0.95% | |
| 914 | 2.16% | |
| 997 | 1.67% | |
| 996 | -0.02% |
Location
Mahayahay is situated at approximately 10.3857, 125.0137, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 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.