Camcuevas, Municipality of General Macarthur, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | General Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6805 |
| Population (2020) | 243 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2334, 125.4942 (11° 14' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 138.5 meters (454.4 feet) |
Camcuevas is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 243. This represented 1.69% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camcuevas in the 2015 Census was 279 broken down into 48 households or an average of 5.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 43 | 5.09 | |
| 252 | 41 | 6.15 | |
| 220 | 30 | 7.33 | |
| 214 | 32 | 6.69 | |
| 234 | 42 | 5.57 | |
| 279 | 48 | 5.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camcuevas is 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 3.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 16.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 13.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 12.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 7.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.36% |
| Total | 279 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camcuevas grew from 219 in 1990 to 243 in 2020, an increase of 24 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.87%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 279 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | – | |
| 252 | 2.66% | |
| 220 | -2.87% | |
| 214 | -0.38% | |
| 234 | 3.31% | |
| 279 | 3.41% | |
| 243 | -2.87% |
Location
Camcuevas is situated at approximately 11.2334, 125.4942, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 138.5 meters or 454.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Camcuevas 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.