Salamento, Municipality of Caluya, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Caluya |
| Postal code | 5711 |
| Population (2020) | 1,196 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Caluya |
| Coordinates | 11.9270, 121.5661 (11° 56' North, 121° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.9 meters (117.8 feet) |
Salamento is a barangay in the municipality of Caluya, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,196. This represented 3.07% of the total population of Caluya.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salamento in the 2015 Census was 1,122 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 92 | 5.73 | |
| 591 | 104 | 5.68 | |
| 652 | 130 | 5.02 | |
| 799 | 156 | 5.12 | |
| 1,027 | 206 | 4.99 | |
| 1,122 | 235 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salamento is 5 to 9, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 11.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 15.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 6.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 8.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,122 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salamento grew from 527 in 1990 to 1,196 in 2020, an increase of 669 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,122 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | – | |
| 591 | 2.17% | |
| 652 | 2.13% | |
| 799 | 2.84% | |
| 1,027 | 9.57% | |
| 1,122 | 1.70% | |
| 1,196 | 1.35% |
Location
Salamento is situated at approximately 11.9270, 121.5661, in the island of Caluya. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.9 meters or 117.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salamento 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.