Amomonting, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 1,357 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9189, 123.8155 (12° 55' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.5 meters (201.8 feet) |
Amomonting is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,357. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amomonting in the 2015 Census was 1,179 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 619 | 112 | 5.53 | |
| 680 | 128 | 5.31 | |
| 757 | 145 | 5.22 | |
| 946 | 195 | 4.85 | |
| 1,140 | 238 | 4.79 | |
| 1,179 | 263 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amomonting is 5 to 9, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 12.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 14.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 6.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 7.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 4.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1,179 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amomonting grew from 619 in 1990 to 1,357 in 2020, an increase of 738 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.00%, or an increase of 178 people, from the previous population of 1,179 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 619 | – | |
| 680 | 1.78% | |
| 757 | 2.33% | |
| 946 | 3.12% | |
| 1,140 | 7.03% | |
| 1,179 | 0.64% | |
| 1,357 | 3.00% |
Location
Amomonting is situated at approximately 12.9189, 123.8155, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.5 meters or 201.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amomonting 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.