Himamaloto, 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) | 124 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0955, 124.8332 (12° 6' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.8 meters (117.5 feet) |
Himamaloto is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 124. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Himamaloto in the 2015 Census was 175 broken down into 33 households or an average of 5.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 33 | 5.48 | |
| 209 | 45 | 4.64 | |
| 204 | 44 | 4.64 | |
| 203 | 34 | 5.97 | |
| 149 | 27 | 5.52 | |
| 175 | 33 | 5.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Himamaloto is 20 to 24, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 4.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 8.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 13.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 12.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 14.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 4.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 4.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.57% |
| Total | 175 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Himamaloto fell from 181 in 1990 to 124 in 2020, a decrease of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.99%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 175 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | – | |
| 209 | 2.73% | |
| 204 | -0.52% | |
| 203 | -0.07% | |
| 149 | -10.65% | |
| 175 | 3.11% | |
| 124 | -6.99% |
Location
Himamaloto is situated at approximately 12.0955, 124.8332, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.8 meters or 117.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Himamaloto 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.