Yamot, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 2212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,524 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6080, 119.9362 (15° 36' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.8 meters (74.8 feet) |
Yamot is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,524. This represented 5.04% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Yamot in the 2015 Census was 1,373 broken down into 283 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 132 | 6.06 | |
| 1,005 | 204 | 4.93 | |
| 1,188 | 215 | 5.53 | |
| 1,187 | 231 | 5.14 | |
| 1,309 | 265 | 4.94 | |
| 1,373 | 283 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Yamot is 1 to 4, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 13.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 11.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 7.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1,373 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Yamot grew from 800 in 1990 to 1,524 in 2020, an increase of 724 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 151 people, from the previous population of 1,373 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | – | |
| 1,005 | 4.37% | |
| 1,196 | 3.80% | |
| 1,187 | -0.10% | |
| 1,309 | 3.63% | |
| 1,373 | 0.91% | |
| 1,524 | 2.22% |
Location
Yamot is situated at approximately 15.6080, 119.9362, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.8 meters or 74.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Yamot 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.