Otama, Municipality of Hinunangan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Hinunangan |
| Postal code | 6608 |
| Population (2020) | 504 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3684, 125.2137 (10° 22' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Otama is a barangay in the municipality of Hinunangan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 504. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Hinunangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Otama in the 2015 Census was 531 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 98 | 5.38 | |
| 446 | 95 | 4.69 | |
| 436 | 103 | 4.23 | |
| 543 | 111 | 4.89 | |
| 507 | 122 | 4.16 | |
| 531 | 124 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Otama is 15 to 19, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 5.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 9.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 9.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 3.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 8.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 6.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 3.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.32% |
| Total | 531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Otama fell from 527 in 1990 to 504 in 2020, a decrease of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.09%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 531 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | – | |
| 446 | -3.08% | |
| 436 | -0.49% | |
| 543 | 3.07% | |
| 507 | -2.47% | |
| 531 | 0.88% | |
| 504 | -1.09% |
Location
Otama is situated at approximately 10.3684, 125.2137, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Otama 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.