Tamoso, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 937 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6827, 125.4648 (11° 41' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Tamoso is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 937. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamoso in the 2015 Census was 878 broken down into 222 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | 116 | 5.23 | |
| 643 | 132 | 4.87 | |
| 652 | 139 | 4.69 | |
| 771 | 182 | 4.24 | |
| 785 | 185 | 4.24 | |
| 878 | 222 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Tamoso are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 9.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 10.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 9.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.05% |
| Total | 878 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamoso grew from 607 in 1990 to 937 in 2020, an increase of 330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 878 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 607 | – | |
| 643 | 1.09% | |
| 652 | 0.30% | |
| 771 | 2.34% | |
| 785 | 0.66% | |
| 878 | 2.15% | |
| 937 | 1.38% |
Location
Tamoso is situated at approximately 11.6827, 125.4648, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamoso 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.