Tambis, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0366, 124.4368 (11° 2' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.5 meters (293.6 feet) |
Tambis is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 620. This represented 1.06% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tambis in the 2015 Census was 796 broken down into 208 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 978 | 182 | 5.37 | |
| 1,026 | 223 | 4.60 | |
| 883 | 183 | 4.83 | |
| 769 | 179 | 4.30 | |
| 872 | 206 | 4.23 | |
| 796 | 208 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tambis is 5 to 9, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 10.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 8.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 10.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 4.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 2.01% |
| Total | 796 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tambis fell from 978 in 1990 to 620 in 2020, a decrease of 358 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.12%, or a decrease of 176 people, from the previous population of 796 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 978 | – | |
| 1,026 | 0.90% | |
| 883 | -3.17% | |
| 769 | -1.89% | |
| 872 | 4.68% | |
| 796 | -1.72% | |
| 620 | -5.12% |
Location
Tambis is situated at approximately 11.0366, 124.4368, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.5 meters or 293.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tambis 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.