Amontay, Municipality of Binalbagan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Binalbagan |
| Postal code | 6107 |
| Population (2020) | 3,018 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.1295, 123.0663 (10° 8' North, 123° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 519.5 meters (1,704.4 feet) |
Amontay is a barangay in the municipality of Binalbagan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,018. This represented 4.23% of the total population of Binalbagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amontay in the 2015 Census was 2,775 broken down into 545 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 968 | 193 | 5.02 | |
| 1,475 | 275 | 5.36 | |
| 1,940 | 373 | 5.20 | |
| 2,518 | 460 | 5.47 | |
| 2,658 | 508 | 5.23 | |
| 2,775 | 545 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amontay is 10 to 14, with 394 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 2.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 317 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 381 | 13.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 394 | 14.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 338 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 256 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 193 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 158 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 128 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 3.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.47% |
| Total | 2,775 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amontay grew from 968 in 1990 to 3,018 in 2020, an increase of 2,050 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.78%, or an increase of 243 people, from the previous population of 2,775 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 968 | – | |
| 1,475 | 8.21% | |
| 1,940 | 6.05% | |
| 2,518 | 3.66% | |
| 2,658 | 1.99% | |
| 2,775 | 0.82% | |
| 3,018 | 1.78% |
Location
Amontay is situated at approximately 10.1295, 123.0663, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 519.5 meters or 1,704.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amontay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Makilignit, Isabela, Negros Occidental
- Sikatuna, Isabela, Negros Occidental
- Banogbanog, Isabela, Negros Occidental
- Tala-on, La Libertad, Negros Oriental
- Aya, La Libertad, Negros Oriental
- Banwaque, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
- Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
- Santol, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
- Riverside, Isabela, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.