Pamamasan, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 198 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8484, 125.0099 (11° 51' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 236.7 meters (776.6 feet) |
Pamamasan is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 198. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pamamasan in the 2015 Census was 160 broken down into 45 households or an average of 3.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 38 | 4.50 | |
| 201 | 45 | 4.47 | |
| 181 | 41 | 4.41 | |
| 198 | 43 | 4.60 | |
| 210 | 47 | 4.47 | |
| 160 | 45 | 3.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pamamasan is 10 to 14, with 21 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 7 | 4.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 21 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 19 | 11.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 4.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 6.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 9.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.88% |
| Total | 160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pamamasan grew from 171 in 1990 to 198 in 2020, an increase of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.59%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 160 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | – | |
| 201 | 3.07% | |
| 181 | -2.22% | |
| 198 | 1.25% | |
| 210 | 2.16% | |
| 160 | -5.05% | |
| 198 | 4.59% |
Location
Pamamasan is situated at approximately 11.8484, 125.0099, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 236.7 meters or 776.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pamamasan 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.