Camayse, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 1,198 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4695, 125.0076 (11° 28' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Camayse is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,198. This represented 2.83% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camayse in the 2015 Census was 1,252 broken down into 267 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | 116 | 5.00 | |
| 744 | 164 | 4.54 | |
| 872 | 170 | 5.13 | |
| 903 | 174 | 5.19 | |
| 1,048 | 223 | 4.70 | |
| 1,252 | 267 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camayse is 15 to 19, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 10.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 10.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 13.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 6.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.32% |
| Total | 1,252 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camayse grew from 580 in 1990 to 1,198 in 2020, an increase of 618 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.92%, or a decrease of 54 people, from the previous population of 1,252 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 580 | – | |
| 744 | 4.78% | |
| 872 | 3.46% | |
| 903 | 0.48% | |
| 1,048 | 5.57% | |
| 1,252 | 3.44% | |
| 1,198 | -0.92% |
Location
Camayse is situated at approximately 11.4695, 125.0076, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Camayse 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.