Amaloy, Municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Ungkaya Pukan |
| Population (2020) | 1,864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.4459, 122.1250 (6° 27' North, 122° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.0 meters (144.4 feet) |
Amaloy is a barangay in the municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,864. This represented 7.76% of the total population of Ungkaya Pukan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amaloy in the 2015 Census was 1,129 broken down into 191 households or an average of 5.91 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | 108 | 5.42 | |
| 700 | 132 | 5.30 | |
| 1,068 | 177 | 6.03 | |
| 1,921 | 384 | 5.00 | |
| 980 | 165 | 5.94 | |
| 1,129 | 191 | 5.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amaloy is 5 to 9, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 0.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 12.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 16.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 7.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 101 | 8.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 7.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 1.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.35% |
| Total | 1,129 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amaloy grew from 585 in 1990 to 1,864 in 2020, an increase of 1,279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 11.13%, or an increase of 735 people, from the previous population of 1,129 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 585 | – | |
| 700 | 3.42% | |
| 1,068 | 9.48% | |
| 1,921 | 8.43% | |
| 980 | -21.73% | |
| 1,129 | 2.73% | |
| 1,864 | 11.13% |
Location
Amaloy is situated at approximately 6.4459, 122.1250, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.0 meters or 144.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amaloy shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.