Amampacang, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 847 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0941, 124.5217 (12° 6' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Amampacang is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 847. This represented 0.45% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amampacang in the 2015 Census was 764 broken down into 176 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 72 | 4.71 | |
| 444 | 105 | 4.23 | |
| 526 | 116 | 4.53 | |
| 646 | 140 | 4.61 | |
| 751 | 166 | 4.52 | |
| 764 | 176 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amampacang is 10 to 14, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 11.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 11.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.92% |
| Total | 764 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amampacang grew from 339 in 1990 to 847 in 2020, an increase of 508 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.19%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 764 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 339 | – | |
| 444 | 5.18% | |
| 526 | 3.70% | |
| 646 | 2.87% | |
| 751 | 5.64% | |
| 764 | 0.33% | |
| 847 | 2.19% |
Location
Amampacang is situated at approximately 12.0941, 124.5217, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amampacang 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.