Namo, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7211, 123.8525 (12° 43' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Namo is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,982. This represented 1.88% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Namo in the 2015 Census was 1,771 broken down into 356 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | 223 | 5.28 | |
| 1,257 | 243 | 5.17 | |
| 1,342 | 276 | 4.86 | |
| 1,658 | 312 | 5.31 | |
| 1,668 | 330 | 5.05 | |
| 1,771 | 356 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Namo is 10 to 14, with 248 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 188 | 10.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 247 | 13.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 248 | 14.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Namo grew from 1,177 in 1990 to 1,982 in 2020, an increase of 805 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.40%, or an increase of 211 people, from the previous population of 1,771 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | – | |
| 1,257 | 1.24% | |
| 1,342 | 1.41% | |
| 1,658 | 2.96% | |
| 1,668 | 0.22% | |
| 1,771 | 1.15% | |
| 1,982 | 2.40% |
Location
Namo is situated at approximately 12.7211, 123.8525, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Namo 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.