Amarao, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 568 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0568, 120.4899 (17° 3' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.7 meters (113.8 feet) |
Amarao is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 568. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amarao in the 2015 Census was 664 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 84 | 5.04 | |
| 420 | 94 | 4.47 | |
| 476 | 106 | 4.49 | |
| 506 | 119 | 4.25 | |
| 515 | 128 | 4.02 | |
| 664 | 148 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amarao is 10 to 14, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 6.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 9.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 6.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 7.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 7.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.51% |
| Total | 664 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amarao grew from 423 in 1990 to 568 in 2020, an increase of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.23%, or a decrease of 96 people, from the previous population of 664 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | – | |
| 420 | -0.13% | |
| 476 | 2.72% | |
| 506 | 0.85% | |
| 515 | 0.64% | |
| 664 | 4.96% | |
| 568 | -3.23% |
Location
Amarao is situated at approximately 17.0568, 120.4899, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.7 meters or 113.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amarao 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.