Caamlongan, Municipality of Calbiga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Calbiga |
| Postal code | 6715 |
| Population (2020) | 228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5579, 125.1142 (11° 33' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 245.6 meters (805.8 feet) |
Caamlongan is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 228. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Calbiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caamlongan in the 2015 Census was 251 broken down into 55 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 47 | 4.81 | |
| 201 | 45 | 4.47 | |
| 186 | 43 | 4.33 | |
| 167 | 30 | 5.57 | |
| 199 | 39 | 5.10 | |
| 251 | 55 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caamlongan is 15 to 19, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 5.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 11.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 12.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 16.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 3.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 1.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 251 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caamlongan grew from 226 in 1990 to 228 in 2020, an increase of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.00%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 251 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | – | |
| 201 | -2.17% | |
| 186 | -1.65% | |
| 167 | -1.48% | |
| 199 | 6.59% | |
| 251 | 4.52% | |
| 228 | -2.00% |
Location
Caamlongan is situated at approximately 11.5579, 125.1142, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 245.6 meters or 805.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caamlongan 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.