Rama, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,683 |
| Coordinates | 11.8246, 124.6932 (11° 49' North, 124° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Rama is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,683. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rama in the 2015 Census was 1,640 broken down into 322 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,282 | 246 | 5.21 | |
| 1,368 | 273 | 5.01 | |
| 1,359 | 265 | 5.13 | |
| 1,409 | 259 | 5.44 | |
| 1,503 | 256 | 5.87 | |
| 1,640 | 322 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rama is 5 to 9, with 227 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 | 39 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 9.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 227 | 13.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 220 | 13.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 191 | 11.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 4.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,640 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rama grew from 1,282 in 1990 to 1,683 in 2020, an increase of 401 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.55%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 1,640 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,282 | – | |
| 1,368 | 1.22% | |
| 1,359 | -0.14% | |
| 1,409 | 0.50% | |
| 1,503 | 2.38% | |
| 1,640 | 1.67% | |
| 1,683 | 0.55% |
Location
Rama is situated at approximately 11.8246, 124.6932. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rama 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.