Amontay, Municipality of Macalelon, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Macalelon |
| Postal code | 4309 |
| Population (2020) | 927 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7297, 122.1478 (13° 44' North, 122° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) |
Amontay is a barangay in the municipality of Macalelon, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 927. This represented 3.39% of the total population of Macalelon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amontay in the 2015 Census was 1,027 broken down into 186 households or an average of 5.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 133 | 4.81 | |
| 813 | 162 | 5.02 | |
| 804 | 158 | 5.09 | |
| 909 | 181 | 5.02 | |
| 938 | 215 | 4.36 | |
| 1,027 | 186 | 5.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amontay is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 11.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 14.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 11.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 4.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.58% |
| Total | 1,027 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amontay grew from 640 in 1990 to 927 in 2020, an increase of 287 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.13%, or a decrease of 100 people, from the previous population of 1,027 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | – | |
| 813 | 4.58% | |
| 804 | -0.24% | |
| 909 | 1.71% | |
| 938 | 1.15% | |
| 1,027 | 1.74% | |
| 927 | -2.13% |
Location
Amontay is situated at approximately 13.7297, 122.1478, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.2 meters or 7.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amontay 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.