Amatong, Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Odiongan |
| Postal code | 5505 |
| Population (2020) | 1,497 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.3929, 122.0103 (12° 24' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.0 meters (177.2 feet) |
Amatong is a barangay in the municipality of Odiongan, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,497. This represented 3.04% of the total population of Odiongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amatong in the 2015 Census was 1,272 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 881 | 174 | 5.06 | |
| 1,161 | 243 | 4.78 | |
| 1,090 | 210 | 5.19 | |
| 1,269 | 278 | 4.56 | |
| 1,253 | 289 | 4.34 | |
| 1,272 | 311 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amatong is 10 to 14, with 161 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 10.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 161 | 12.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 11.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.26% |
| Total | 1,272 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amatong grew from 881 in 1990 to 1,497 in 2020, an increase of 616 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.49%, or an increase of 225 people, from the previous population of 1,272 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 881 | – | |
| 1,161 | 5.31% | |
| 1,090 | -1.34% | |
| 1,269 | 2.12% | |
| 1,256 | -0.37% | |
| 1,272 | 0.24% | |
| 1,497 | 3.49% |
Location
Amatong is situated at approximately 12.3929, 122.0103, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.0 meters or 177.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amatong 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.