Amaga, Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Barobo |
| Postal code | 8309 |
| Population (2020) | 3,010 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5320, 126.0687 (8° 32' North, 126° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.7 meters (169.6 feet) |
Amaga is a barangay in the municipality of Barobo, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,010. This represented 5.66% of the total population of Barobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amaga in the 2015 Census was 2,783 broken down into 589 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,579 | 460 | 5.61 | |
| 2,128 | 393 | 5.41 | |
| 2,089 | 355 | 5.88 | |
| 1,927 | 381 | 5.06 | |
| 2,328 | 455 | 5.12 | |
| 2,783 | 589 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amaga is 5 to 9, with 380 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 | 73 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 287 | 10.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 380 | 13.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 343 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 246 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 243 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 219 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 162 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 146 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 142 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 135 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.32% |
| Total | 2,783 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amaga grew from 2,579 in 1990 to 3,010 in 2020, an increase of 431 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.66%, or an increase of 227 people, from the previous population of 2,783 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,579 | – | |
| 2,128 | -3.54% | |
| 2,089 | -0.40% | |
| 1,927 | -1.11% | |
| 2,328 | 7.12% | |
| 2,783 | 3.46% | |
| 3,010 | 1.66% |
Location
Amaga is situated at approximately 8.5320, 126.0687, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.7 meters or 169.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amaga 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.