Kamasi, Municipality of Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Ampatuan |
| Postal code | 9609 |
| Population (2020) | 2,992 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7367, 124.5074 (6° 44' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.0 meters (134.5 feet) |
Kamasi is a barangay in the municipality of Ampatuan, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,992. This represented 10.34% of the total population of Ampatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kamasi in the 2015 Census was 2,738 broken down into 404 households or an average of 6.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,439 | 269 | 5.35 | |
| 1,644 | 321 | 5.12 | |
| 1,577 | 315 | 5.01 | |
| 4,861 | 847 | 5.74 | |
| 1,825 | 265 | 6.89 | |
| 2,738 | 404 | 6.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kamasi is 5 to 9, with 372 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 7.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 372 | 13.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 320 | 11.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 343 | 12.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 327 | 11.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 191 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 149 | 5.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 165 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 146 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 1.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.44% |
| Total | 2,738 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kamasi grew from 1,439 in 1990 to 2,992 in 2020, an increase of 1,553 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.88%, or an increase of 254 people, from the previous population of 2,738 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,439 | – | |
| 1,644 | 2.53% | |
| 1,577 | -0.89% | |
| 4,861 | 16.80% | |
| 1,825 | -29.99% | |
| 2,738 | 8.03% | |
| 2,992 | 1.88% |
Location
Kamasi is situated at approximately 6.7367, 124.5074, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.0 meters or 134.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kamasi 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.