Sara, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 42 |
| Postal code | 5014 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 169.02 km2 (65.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 54,637 |
| Density (2020) | 323 / km2 (837 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 16' North, 123° 1' East (11.2587, 123.0128) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.6 meters (90.4 feet) |
Sara is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 169.02 square kilometers or 65.26 square miles which constitutes 3.38% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 54,637. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 323 inhabitants per square kilometer or 837 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sara has 42 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguirre | 0.83% | 454 | 421 | 7.84% | 1.60% |
| Aldeguer | 3.69% | 2,016 | 1,579 | 27.68% | 5.28% |
| Alibayog | 3.14% | 1,715 | 1,351 | 26.94% | 5.15% |
| Anoring | 4.71% | 2,571 | 2,704 | -4.92% | -1.06% |
| Apelo | 1.51% | 823 | 833 | -1.20% | -0.25% |
| Apologista | 5.37% | 2,932 | 2,417 | 21.31% | 4.15% |
| Aposaga | 1.78% | 971 | 926 | 4.86% | 1.00% |
| Arante | 1.83% | 1,001 | 1,057 | -5.30% | -1.14% |
| Ardemil | 3.41% | 1,864 | 1,922 | -3.02% | -0.64% |
| Aspera | 3.78% | 2,065 | 1,997 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| Aswe-Pabriaga | 1.69% | 926 | 932 | -0.64% | -0.14% |
| Bagaygay | 2.36% | 1,290 | 1,175 | 9.79% | 1.98% |
| Bakabak | 2.49% | 1,363 | 1,345 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| Batitao | 0.54% | 295 | 283 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Bato | 1.43% | 784 | 771 | 1.69% | 0.35% |
| Castor | 0.51% | 279 | 241 | 15.77% | 3.13% |
| Crespo | 1.54% | 842 | 890 | -5.39% | -1.16% |
| Del Castillo | 4.02% | 2,198 | 2,130 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
| Devera | 4.11% | 2,246 | 2,586 | -13.15% | -2.92% |
| Domingo | 2.08% | 1,137 | 1,124 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Ferraris | 1.98% | 1,083 | 1,100 | -1.55% | -0.33% |
| Gildore | 0.86% | 469 | 468 | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Improgo | 1.71% | 932 | 650 | 43.38% | 7.88% |
| Juaneza | 1.75% | 957 | 895 | 6.93% | 1.42% |
| Labigan | 2.48% | 1,356 | 1,300 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Lanciola | 1.59% | 870 | 915 | -4.92% | -1.06% |
| Latawan | 1.07% | 586 | 613 | -4.40% | -0.94% |
| Malapaya | 2.87% | 1,566 | 1,424 | 9.97% | 2.02% |
| Muyco | 1.95% | 1,068 | 1,039 | 2.79% | 0.58% |
| Padios | 2.85% | 1,559 | 1,645 | -5.23% | -1.12% |
| Pasig | 6.38% | 3,484 | 3,029 | 15.02% | 2.99% |
| Poblacion Ilawod | 3.23% | 1,764 | 1,829 | -3.55% | -0.76% |
| Poblacion Ilaya | 1.81% | 987 | 1,084 | -8.95% | -1.95% |
| Poblacion Market | 0.63% | 345 | 377 | -8.49% | -1.85% |
| Posadas | 1.79% | 977 | 975 | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Preciosa | 2.09% | 1,140 | 1,083 | 5.26% | 1.09% |
| Salcedo | 1.52% | 831 | 775 | 7.23% | 1.48% |
| San Luis | 1.75% | 957 | 1,196 | -19.98% | -4.58% |
| Tady | 3.00% | 1,638 | 1,651 | -0.79% | -0.17% |
| Tentay | 1.99% | 1,088 | 949 | 14.65% | 2.92% |
| Villahermosa | 1.96% | 1,071 | 954 | 12.26% | 2.46% |
| Zerrudo | 3.91% | 2,137 | 1,996 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Sara Total | 54,637 | 52,631 | 3.81% | 0.79% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sara for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱122,576,062.95.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,597,110.50 | – |
| 2010 | 73,019,218.02 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 79,370,601.05 | 8.70% |
| 2012 | 79,426,311.29 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 84,729,789.35 | 6.68% |
| 2014 | 97,545,450.86 | 15.13% |
| 2015 | 108,907,993.77 | 11.65% |
| 2016 | 122,576,062.95 | 12.55% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sara in the 2015 Census was 52,607 broken down into 13,246 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,697 | 6,771 | 5.42 | |
| 38,641 | 7,562 | 5.11 | |
| 42,338 | 8,473 | 5.00 | |
| 44,990 | 9,536 | 4.72 | |
| 46,886 | 10,731 | 4.37 | |
| 52,607 | 13,246 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sara is 5 to 9, with 5,877 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 522 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,033 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,552 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,877 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,466 | 10.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,246 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,717 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,088 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,620 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,286 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,758 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,758 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,476 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,100 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,665 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,073 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 799 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 595 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 522 | 0.99% |
| Total | 52,631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sara grew from 11,366 in 1903 to 54,637 in 2020, an increase of 43,271 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 2,006 people, from the previous population of 52,631 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,366 | – | |
| 26,908 | 5.59% | |
| 22,419 | -0.91% | |
| 16,042 | -3.38% | |
| 17,837 | 0.94% | |
| 21,824 | 1.99% | |
| 24,892 | 2.67% | |
| 28,838 | 2.99% | |
| 36,707 | 2.44% | |
| 38,652 | 0.97% | |
| 42,363 | 1.99% | |
| 45,005 | 0.84% | |
| 46,889 | 1.50% | |
| 52,631 | 2.22% | |
| 54,637 | 0.79% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sara for the year 2019 was 33,667, broken down into 16,615 males and 17,052 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sara is situated at approximately 11° 16' North, 123° 1' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.6 meters or 90.4 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 Sara are Victorias, Negros Occidental, Passi, Iloilo, Roxas City, Capiz, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are San Dionisio, Iloilo, Ajuy, Iloilo, Lemery, Iloilo, Concepcion, Iloilo, Batad, Iloilo, and President Roxas, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 429.56 kilometers (266.92 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Dionisio, Iloilo, 8.98 kilometers (5.58 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Ajuy, Iloilo, 9.70 kilometers (6.03 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Lemery, Iloilo, 10.01 kilometers (6.22 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Concepcion, Iloilo, 11.49 kilometers (7.14 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Batad, Iloilo, 20.49 kilometers (12.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- President Roxas, Capiz, 21.24 kilometers (13.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Nearest cities
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 39.99 kilometers (24.85 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 43.79 kilometers (27.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 45.70 kilometers (28.40 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 46.64 kilometers (28.98 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 51.18 kilometers (31.80 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 57.90 kilometers (35.98 miles) to the South (S5°W)
Distance from Manila: 429.56 kilometers (266.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
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.