Amoslog, Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 8405 |
| Population (2020) | 1,622 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6392, 125.5980 (9° 38' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Amoslog is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,622. This represented 5.48% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amoslog in the 2015 Census was 1,491 broken down into 314 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 907 | 179 | 5.07 | |
| 1,061 | 214 | 4.96 | |
| 1,145 | 236 | 4.85 | |
| 1,284 | 291 | 4.41 | |
| 1,481 | 300 | 4.94 | |
| 1,491 | 314 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amoslog is 10 to 14, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 8.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 187 | 12.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 13.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 4.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,491 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amoslog grew from 907 in 1990 to 1,622 in 2020, an increase of 715 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.79%, or an increase of 131 people, from the previous population of 1,491 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 907 | – | |
| 1,061 | 2.98% | |
| 1,145 | 1.65% | |
| 1,284 | 1.59% | |
| 1,481 | 5.33% | |
| 1,491 | 0.13% | |
| 1,622 | 1.79% |
Location
Amoslog is situated at approximately 9.6392, 125.5980, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amoslog 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.