Samac, Municipality of Mabinay, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Mabinay |
| Postal code | 6207 |
| Population (2020) | 3,270 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.7744, 122.9404 (9° 46' North, 122° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.3 meters (306.1 feet) |
Samac is a barangay in the municipality of Mabinay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,270. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Mabinay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Samac in the 2015 Census was 3,437 broken down into 709 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,599 | 457 | 5.69 | |
| 2,400 | 471 | 5.10 | |
| 2,232 | 445 | 5.02 | |
| 2,774 | 601 | 4.62 | |
| 3,293 | 657 | 5.01 | |
| 3,437 | 709 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Samac is 10 to 14, with 432 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 324 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 381 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 432 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 371 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 348 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 285 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 196 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 174 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 178 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 164 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 151 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 90 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.84% |
| Total | 3,437 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Samac grew from 2,599 in 1990 to 3,270 in 2020, an increase of 671 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.04%, or a decrease of 167 people, from the previous population of 3,437 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,599 | – | |
| 2,400 | -1.48% | |
| 2,232 | -1.54% | |
| 2,774 | 3.04% | |
| 3,293 | 6.44% | |
| 3,437 | 0.82% | |
| 3,270 | -1.04% |
Location
Samac is situated at approximately 9.7744, 122.9404, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.3 meters or 306.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Samac shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Dahile, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Cabcaban, Bindoy, Negros Oriental
- Bulibulihan, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Old Namangka, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Panciao, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental
- Pandanon, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Abis, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Bagtic, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Luyang, Mabinay, Negros Oriental
- Bagtic, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.