Cayamcam, Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Tungawan |
| Postal code | 7018 |
| Population (2020) | 1,988 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5359, 122.3565 (7° 32' North, 122° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.4 meters (316.3 feet) |
Cayamcam is a barangay in the municipality of Tungawan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,988. This represented 4.28% of the total population of Tungawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cayamcam in the 2015 Census was 2,097 broken down into 502 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,442 | 262 | 5.50 | |
| 1,481 | 275 | 5.39 | |
| 1,562 | 312 | 5.01 | |
| 1,537 | 298 | 5.16 | |
| 1,748 | 405 | 4.32 | |
| 2,097 | 502 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cayamcam is 10 to 14, with 254 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 213 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 245 | 11.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 254 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 233 | 11.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.91% |
| Total | 2,097 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cayamcam grew from 1,442 in 1990 to 1,988 in 2020, an increase of 546 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.12%, or a decrease of 109 people, from the previous population of 2,097 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,442 | – | |
| 1,481 | 0.50% | |
| 1,592 | 1.56% | |
| 1,537 | -0.48% | |
| 1,748 | 4.79% | |
| 2,097 | 3.53% | |
| 1,988 | -1.12% |
Location
Cayamcam is situated at approximately 7.5359, 122.3565, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.4 meters or 316.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cayamcam 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.