Amoroy, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.5027, 123.3747 (12° 30' North, 123° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Amoroy is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 827. This represented 0.94% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amoroy in the 2015 Census was 758 broken down into 153 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 73 | 5.59 | |
| 491 | 86 | 5.71 | |
| 482 | 90 | 5.36 | |
| 464 | 90 | 5.16 | |
| 653 | 124 | 5.27 | |
| 758 | 153 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amoroy is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 15.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.51% |
| Total | 782 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amoroy grew from 408 in 1990 to 827 in 2020, an increase of 419 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.18%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 782 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 408 | – | |
| 491 | 3.53% | |
| 482 | -0.40% | |
| 464 | -0.52% | |
| 653 | 13.24% | |
| 782 | 3.49% | |
| 827 | 1.18% |
Location
Amoroy is situated at approximately 12.5027, 123.3747, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amoroy 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.