Embargo, City of Ozamiz, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Ozamiz |
| Postal code | 7200 |
| Population (2020) | 817 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1835, 123.8179 (8° 11' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.5 meters (159.1 feet) |
Embargo is a barangay in the city of Ozamiz, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 817. This represented 0.58% of the total population of Ozamiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Embargo in the 2015 Census was 859 broken down into 162 households or an average of 5.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 531 | 102 | 5.21 | |
| 632 | 133 | 4.75 | |
| 671 | 139 | 4.83 | |
| 877 | 193 | 4.54 | |
| 879 | 198 | 4.44 | |
| 859 | 162 | 5.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Embargo is 10 to 14, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 9.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.58% |
| Total | 863 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Embargo grew from 531 in 1990 to 817 in 2020, an increase of 286 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 46 people, from the previous population of 863 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 531 | – | |
| 632 | 3.32% | |
| 671 | 1.29% | |
| 877 | 3.76% | |
| 879 | 0.08% | |
| 863 | -0.35% | |
| 817 | -1.15% |
Location
Embargo is situated at approximately 8.1835, 123.8179, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.5 meters or 159.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Embargo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Kinangay Sur, Clarin, Misamis Occidental
- Cabunga-an, Clarin, Misamis Occidental
- Sangay Diot, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Gotokan Daku, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Gotokan Diot, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Mentering, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Molicay, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Labo, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.