Amandayehan, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 1,310 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2757, 124.9995 (11° 17' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Amandayehan is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,310. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amandayehan in the 2015 Census was 1,156 broken down into 283 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 | 146 | 5.60 | |
| 694 | 138 | 5.03 | |
| 825 | 152 | 5.43 | |
| 899 | 186 | 4.83 | |
| 995 | 200 | 4.98 | |
| 1,156 | 283 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Amandayehan are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 3.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 11.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 11.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 9.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,156 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amandayehan grew from 817 in 1990 to 1,310 in 2020, an increase of 493 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.67%, or an increase of 154 people, from the previous population of 1,156 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 817 | – | |
| 694 | -3.01% | |
| 825 | 3.78% | |
| 899 | 1.19% | |
| 995 | 3.76% | |
| 1,156 | 2.90% | |
| 1,310 | 2.67% |
Location
Amandayehan is situated at approximately 11.2757, 124.9995, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amandayehan 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.