Camantang, Municipality of Can-avid, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Can-Avid |
| Postal code | 6806 |
| Population (2020) | 1,320 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9851, 125.3596 (11° 59' North, 125° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Camantang is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,320. This represented 6.09% of the total population of Can-avid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camantang in the 2015 Census was 1,349 broken down into 277 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 147 | 5.87 | |
| 990 | 176 | 5.63 | |
| 1,212 | 221 | 5.48 | |
| 1,193 | 232 | 5.14 | |
| 1,250 | 264 | 4.73 | |
| 1,349 | 277 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camantang is 10 to 14, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 186 | 13.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 12.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 98 | 7.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 4.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,349 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camantang grew from 863 in 1990 to 1,320 in 2020, an increase of 457 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.46%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,349 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 863 | – | |
| 990 | 2.61% | |
| 1,212 | 4.43% | |
| 1,193 | -0.22% | |
| 1,303 | 3.26% | |
| 1,349 | 0.66% | |
| 1,320 | -0.46% |
Location
Camantang is situated at approximately 11.9851, 125.3596, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Camantang 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.