Salamague, Municipality of Lamut, Province of Ifugao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Ifugao |
| Municipality | Lamut |
| Postal code | 3605 |
| Population (2020) | 1,114 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6631, 121.2630 (16° 40' North, 121° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 217.9 meters (714.9 feet) |
Salamague is a barangay in the municipality of Lamut, in the province of Ifugao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,114. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Lamut.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salamague in the 2015 Census was 961 broken down into 221 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 66 | 5.06 | |
| 574 | 117 | 4.91 | |
| 530 | 112 | 4.73 | |
| 698 | 160 | 4.36 | |
| 769 | 174 | 4.42 | |
| 961 | 221 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salamague is 5 to 9, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 12.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 7.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.83% |
| Total | 961 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salamague grew from 334 in 1990 to 1,114 in 2020, an increase of 780 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.16%, or an increase of 153 people, from the previous population of 961 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | – | |
| 574 | 10.68% | |
| 530 | -1.70% | |
| 698 | 3.87% | |
| 769 | 3.59% | |
| 961 | 4.33% | |
| 1,114 | 3.16% |
Location
Salamague is situated at approximately 16.6631, 121.2630, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 217.9 meters or 714.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salamague 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.