Amerang, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 398 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9082, 122.4640 (10° 54' North, 122° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.3 meters (253.6 feet) |
Amerang is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 398. This represented 1.03% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amerang in the 2015 Census was 425 broken down into 86 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 37 | 6.11 | |
| 266 | 40 | 6.65 | |
| 271 | 43 | 6.30 | |
| 344 | 63 | 5.46 | |
| 389 | 70 | 5.56 | |
| 425 | 86 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amerang is 10 to 14, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 8.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 10.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 8.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 6.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.47% |
| Total | 425 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amerang grew from 226 in 1990 to 398 in 2020, an increase of 172 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.37%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 425 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | – | |
| 266 | 3.10% | |
| 271 | 0.40% | |
| 344 | 3.34% | |
| 389 | 4.58% | |
| 425 | 1.70% | |
| 398 | -1.37% |
Location
Amerang is situated at approximately 10.9082, 122.4640, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.3 meters or 253.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amerang 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.