Cambante, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 276 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0709, 125.6993 (11° 4' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Cambante is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 276. This represented 4.52% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cambante in the 2015 Census was 285 broken down into 80 households or an average of 3.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 34 | 4.88 | |
| 150 | 37 | 4.05 | |
| 193 | 43 | 4.49 | |
| 243 | 52 | 4.67 | |
| 243 | 51 | 4.76 | |
| 285 | 80 | 3.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cambante is 20 to 24, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 11.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 9.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 11.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 10.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 13.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 9.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 2.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 3.16% |
| Total | 285 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cambante grew from 166 in 1990 to 276 in 2020, an increase of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.67%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 285 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | – | |
| 150 | -1.88% | |
| 193 | 5.55% | |
| 243 | 3.23% | |
| 243 | 0.00% | |
| 285 | 3.08% | |
| 276 | -0.67% |
Location
Cambante is situated at approximately 11.0709, 125.6993, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cambante 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.