Salamague, Municipality of Tobias Fornier, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Tobias Fornier |
| Postal code | 5716 |
| Population (2020) | 410 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.4809, 122.0057 (10° 29' North, 122° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 110.9 meters (363.8 feet) |
Salamague, formerly Santa Maria, is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 410. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Tobias Fornier.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salamague in the 2015 Census was 395 broken down into 84 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 62 | 4.79 | |
| 370 | 69 | 5.36 | |
| 343 | 70 | 4.90 | |
| 380 | 74 | 5.14 | |
| 332 | 68 | 4.88 | |
| 395 | 84 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salamague is 20 to 24, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 5.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 12.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 12.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 3.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 6.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 5.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 5.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 3.04% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.77% |
| Total | 395 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salamague grew from 297 in 1990 to 410 in 2020, an increase of 113 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 395 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 370 | 4.20% | |
| 343 | -1.61% | |
| 380 | 1.42% | |
| 332 | -4.80% | |
| 395 | 3.36% | |
| 410 | 0.79% |
Location
Salamague is situated at approximately 10.4809, 122.0057, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 110.9 meters or 363.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salamague 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.