Camayse, Municipality of Zumarraga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Zumarraga |
| Postal code | 6725 |
| Population (2020) | 667 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Coordinates | 11.6223, 124.8702 (11° 37' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.6 feet) |
Camayse is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 667. This represented 4.10% of the total population of Zumarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Camayse in the 2015 Census was 671 broken down into 131 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 82 | 4.87 | |
| 514 | 95 | 5.41 | |
| 586 | 103 | 5.69 | |
| 630 | 111 | 5.68 | |
| 660 | 115 | 5.74 | |
| 671 | 131 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Camayse is 10 to 14, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 12.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 11.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 10.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 5.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 4.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.60% |
| Total | 671 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Camayse grew from 399 in 1990 to 667 in 2020, an increase of 268 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 671 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 399 | – | |
| 514 | 4.86% | |
| 586 | 2.85% | |
| 630 | 1.00% | |
| 660 | 1.71% | |
| 671 | 0.32% | |
| 667 | -0.13% |
Location
Camayse is situated at approximately 11.6223, 124.8702, in the island of Buad. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.6 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.