Sasmuan, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 2004 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 91.80 km2 (35.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,076 |
| Density (2020) | 317 / km2 (820 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 56' North, 120° 37' East (14.9362, 120.6226) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.6 feet) |
Sasmuan, formerly known as Sexmoan, is a coastal municipality in the province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 91.80 square kilometers or 35.44 square miles which constitutes 4.59% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,076. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.23% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 317 inhabitants per square kilometer or 820 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sasmuan has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batang 1st | 1.03% | 299 | 292 | 2.40% | 0.50% |
| Batang 2nd | 4.20% | 1,222 | 1,223 | -0.08% | -0.02% |
| Mabuanbuan | 3.10% | 900 | 886 | 1.58% | 0.33% |
| Malusac | 8.46% | 2,461 | 2,488 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
| Sabitanan | 5.00% | 1,453 | 1,373 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| San Antonio | 8.73% | 2,539 | 2,317 | 9.58% | 1.94% |
| San Nicolas 1st | 9.24% | 2,687 | 2,625 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| San Nicolas 2nd | 5.77% | 1,678 | 3,065 | -45.25% | -11.91% |
| San Pedro | 17.58% | 5,111 | 3,210 | 59.22% | 10.29% |
| Santa Lucia | 12.17% | 3,538 | 3,490 | 1.38% | 0.29% |
| Santa Monica | 13.62% | 3,961 | 3,829 | 3.45% | 0.72% |
| Santo Tomas | 11.10% | 3,227 | 3,206 | 0.66% | 0.14% |
| Sasmuan Total | 29,076 | 28,004 | 3.83% | 0.79% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sasmuan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,929,784.78.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,017,549.92 | – |
| 2010 | 46,501,171.87 | 5.64% |
| 2011 | 51,644,577.59 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 50,549,453.24 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 55,021,848.98 | 8.85% |
| 2014 | 63,404,211.08 | 15.23% |
| 2015 | 70,150,206.37 | 10.64% |
| 2016 | 76,929,784.78 | 9.66% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sasmuan in the 2015 Census was 28,004 broken down into 5,805 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,140 | 3,486 | 6.06 | |
| 23,146 | 4,533 | 5.11 | |
| 23,359 | 4,343 | 5.38 | |
| 26,606 | 5,624 | 4.73 | |
| 27,254 | 5,557 | 4.90 | |
| 28,004 | 5,805 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Sasmuan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 2,864 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 254 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 546 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,229 | 7.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,864 | 10.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,864 | 10.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,668 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,542 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,038 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,051 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,005 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,736 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,614 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,329 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,089 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 866 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 698 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 335 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 276 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 254 | 0.91% |
| Total | 28,004 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sasmuan grew from 6,981 in 1903 to 29,076 in 2020, an increase of 22,095 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 1,072 people, from the previous population of 28,004 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,981 | – | |
| 7,224 | 0.22% | |
| 10,018 | 1.65% | |
| 9,804 | -0.22% | |
| 13,081 | 2.57% | |
| 16,792 | 2.47% | |
| 16,849 | 0.07% | |
| 17,901 | 1.22% | |
| 21,148 | 1.68% | |
| 23,146 | 1.71% | |
| 23,359 | 0.20% | |
| 26,630 | 1.82% | |
| 27,254 | 0.85% | |
| 28,004 | 0.52% | |
| 29,076 | 0.79% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sasmuan for the year 2019 was 21,935, broken down into 10,996 males and 10,939 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sasmuan is situated at approximately 14° 56' North, 120° 37' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sasmuan are San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Malolos, Bulacan, Balanga, Bataan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, and Olongapo. The nearest municipalities are Lubao, Pampanga, Guagua, Pampanga, Santa Rita, Pampanga, Bacolor, Pampanga, Minalin, Pampanga, and Masantol, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 54.24 kilometers (33.70 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lubao, Pampanga, 2.35 kilometers (1.46 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Guagua, Pampanga, 3.44 kilometers (2.14 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Santa Rita, Pampanga, 7.15 kilometers (4.44 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Bacolor, Pampanga, 7.44 kilometers (4.62 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 7.77 kilometers (4.83 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Masantol, Pampanga, 10.09 kilometers (6.27 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Angeles, 22.85 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 22.93 kilometers (14.25 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 29.73 kilometers (18.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 32.13 kilometers (19.97 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Olongapo, 38.29 kilometers (23.79 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
Distance from Manila: 54.24 kilometers (33.70 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.