Amag, Municipality of Bayabas, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Bayabas |
| Postal code | 8303 |
| Population (2020) | 1,504 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9540, 126.2796 (8° 57' North, 126° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Amag is a barangay in the municipality of Bayabas, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,504. This represented 16.75% of the total population of Bayabas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amag in the 2015 Census was 1,397 broken down into 299 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,078 | 190 | 5.67 | |
| 1,059 | 204 | 5.19 | |
| 1,241 | 216 | 5.75 | |
| 1,231 | 255 | 4.83 | |
| 1,377 | 290 | 4.75 | |
| 1,397 | 299 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amag is 15 to 19, with 161 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.00% |
| Total | 1,397 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amag grew from 1,158 in 1990 to 1,504 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.57%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 1,397 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,158 | – | |
| 1,059 | -1.66% | |
| 1,241 | 3.46% | |
| 1,231 | -0.11% | |
| 1,377 | 4.16% | |
| 1,397 | 0.27% | |
| 1,504 | 1.57% |
Location
Amag is situated at approximately 8.9540, 126.2796, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- La Purisima (Palhe), Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
- Magobawok, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Sumo-sumo, Tago, Surigao del Sur
- Cagbaoto, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Panaosawon, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Balete (Poblacion), Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Bacolod, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
- Cabugo, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur
- Tawagan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.