Taromata, 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) | 1,537 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6506, 123.9767 (12° 39' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.4 meters (237.5 feet) |
Taromata is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,537. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taromata in the 2015 Census was 1,441 broken down into 296 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,389 | 192 | 7.23 | |
| 1,135 | 206 | 5.51 | |
| 1,278 | 211 | 6.06 | |
| 1,176 | 208 | 5.65 | |
| 1,166 | 239 | 4.88 | |
| 1,441 | 296 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taromata is 5 to 9, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 13.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 11.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,441 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taromata grew from 1,389 in 1990 to 1,537 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.37%, or an increase of 96 people, from the previous population of 1,441 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,389 | – | |
| 1,135 | -3.71% | |
| 1,278 | 2.58% | |
| 1,176 | -1.14% | |
| 1,166 | -0.31% | |
| 1,441 | 4.11% | |
| 1,537 | 1.37% |
Location
Taromata is situated at approximately 12.6506, 123.9767, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.4 meters or 237.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taromata 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.