Carmona, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0992, 124.7777 (12° 6' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Carmona is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 300. This represented 0.85% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carmona in the 2015 Census was 258 broken down into 57 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 65 | 4.71 | |
| 351 | 74 | 4.74 | |
| 363 | 69 | 5.26 | |
| 198 | 43 | 4.60 | |
| 270 | 56 | 4.82 | |
| 258 | 57 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carmona is 15 to 19, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 5.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 14.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 10.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 6.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 258 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carmona fell from 306 in 1990 to 300 in 2020, a decrease of 6 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.23%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 258 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 351 | 2.60% | |
| 363 | 0.72% | |
| 198 | -8.02% | |
| 270 | 11.95% | |
| 258 | -0.86% | |
| 300 | 3.23% |
Location
Carmona is situated at approximately 12.0992, 124.7777, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carmona 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.