Camote, Municipality of Dulag, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dulag |
| Postal code | 6505 |
| Population (2020) | 910 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0229, 124.9956 (11° 1' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Camote is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 910. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Dulag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camote in the 2015 Census was 895 broken down into 232 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | 134 | 4.69 | |
| 711 | 135 | 5.27 | |
| 723 | 143 | 5.06 | |
| 707 | 143 | 4.94 | |
| 778 | 175 | 4.45 | |
| 895 | 232 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camote is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 3.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 10.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 2.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.22% |
| Total | 895 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camote grew from 628 in 1990 to 910 in 2020, an increase of 282 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 895 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 628 | – | |
| 711 | 2.35% | |
| 723 | 0.36% | |
| 707 | -0.31% | |
| 778 | 3.54% | |
| 895 | 2.70% | |
| 910 | 0.35% |
Location
Camote is situated at approximately 11.0229, 124.9956, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Camote 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.