Gamot, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 341 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2456, 125.3116 (12° 15' North, 125° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.9 meters (75.1 feet) |
Gamot is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 341. This represented 0.91% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamot in the 2015 Census was 374 broken down into 85 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 49 | 4.90 | |
| 368 | 68 | 5.41 | |
| 366 | 78 | 4.69 | |
| 367 | 89 | 4.12 | |
| 441 | 92 | 4.79 | |
| 374 | 85 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Gamot are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 11.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 13.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 13.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.80% |
| Total | 374 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamot grew from 240 in 1990 to 341 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.93%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 374 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | – | |
| 368 | 8.34% | |
| 366 | -0.12% | |
| 367 | 0.04% | |
| 441 | 6.91% | |
| 374 | -3.09% | |
| 341 | -1.93% |
Location
Gamot is situated at approximately 12.2456, 125.3116, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.9 meters or 75.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamot 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.