Namuat, Municipality of Gainza, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Gainza |
| Postal code | 4412 |
| Population (2020) | 530 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6096, 123.1531 (13° 37' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) |
Namuat is a barangay in the municipality of Gainza, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 530. This represented 4.58% of the total population of Gainza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Namuat in the 2015 Census was 528 broken down into 99 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 62 | 5.68 | |
| 410 | 70 | 5.86 | |
| 402 | 76 | 5.29 | |
| 468 | 90 | 5.20 | |
| 498 | 102 | 4.88 | |
| 528 | 99 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Namuat is 5 to 9, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 11.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 3.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.95% |
| Total | 528 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Namuat grew from 352 in 1990 to 530 in 2020, an increase of 178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 528 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | – | |
| 410 | 2.90% | |
| 402 | -0.42% | |
| 468 | 2.12% | |
| 498 | 2.29% | |
| 528 | 1.12% | |
| 530 | 0.08% |
Location
Namuat is situated at approximately 13.6096, 123.1531, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.5 meters or 4.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Namuat 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.