Tamao, Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Tayasan |
| Postal code | 6211 |
| Population (2020) | 1,485 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9025, 123.1416 (9° 54' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 178.9 meters (586.9 feet) |
Tamao is a barangay in the municipality of Tayasan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,485. This represented 3.89% of the total population of Tayasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamao in the 2015 Census was 1,445 broken down into 327 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,089 | 232 | 4.69 | |
| 1,261 | 239 | 5.28 | |
| 1,198 | 267 | 4.49 | |
| 1,334 | 303 | 4.40 | |
| 1,410 | 353 | 3.99 | |
| 1,445 | 327 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tamao is 10 to 14, with 179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 11.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 179 | 12.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 7.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 5.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 3.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamao grew from 1,089 in 1990 to 1,485 in 2020, an increase of 396 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 1,445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,089 | – | |
| 1,261 | 2.79% | |
| 1,198 | -1.09% | |
| 1,334 | 1.49% | |
| 1,410 | 2.04% | |
| 1,445 | 0.47% | |
| 1,485 | 0.58% |
Location
Tamao is situated at approximately 9.9025, 123.1416, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 178.9 meters or 586.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamao 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.