Sablan, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 2614 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 105.63 km2 (40.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,588 |
| Density (2020) | 110 / km2 (284 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 30' North, 120° 29' East (16.4959, 120.4880) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 599.9 meters (1,967.6 feet) |
Sablan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 105.63 square kilometers or 40.78 square miles which constitutes 3.81% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,588. This represented 2.52% of the total population of Benguet province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 110 inhabitants per square kilometer or 284 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sablan has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong | 6.20% | 719 | 705 | 1.99% | 0.41% |
| Balluay | 5.76% | 667 | 536 | 24.44% | 4.71% |
| Banangan | 17.21% | 1,994 | 1,808 | 10.29% | 2.08% |
| Banengbeng | 7.67% | 889 | 1,072 | -17.07% | -3.86% |
| Bayabas | 21.27% | 2,465 | 2,467 | -0.08% | -0.02% |
| Kamog | 12.84% | 1,488 | 1,468 | 1.36% | 0.29% |
| Pappa | 5.38% | 624 | 593 | 5.23% | 1.08% |
| Poblacion | 23.66% | 2,742 | 2,808 | -2.35% | -0.50% |
| Sablan Total | 11,588 | 11,457 | 1.14% | 0.24% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sablan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,120,567.12.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,742,344.00 | – |
| 2010 | 34,986,188.88 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 39,860,778.25 | 13.93% |
| 2012 | 39,506,100.59 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 40,176,565.01 | 1.70% |
| 2014 | 45,041,931.76 | 12.11% |
| 2015 | 52,835,085.21 | 17.30% |
| 2016 | 63,120,567.12 | 19.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sablan in the 2015 Census was 11,440 broken down into 2,603 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,423 | 1,635 | 5.15 | |
| 9,140 | 1,818 | 5.03 | |
| 9,652 | 1,873 | 5.15 | |
| 10,890 | 2,248 | 4.84 | |
| 10,508 | 2,315 | 4.54 | |
| 11,440 | 2,603 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sablan is 15 to 19, with 1,113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 128 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 198 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 791 | 6.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,069 | 9.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,101 | 9.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,113 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,049 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 948 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 846 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 764 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 694 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 666 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 603 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 504 | 4.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 386 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 265 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 157 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 128 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 175 | 1.53% |
| Total | 11,457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sablan grew from 2,930 in 1939 to 11,588 in 2020, an increase of 8,658 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 131 people, from the previous population of 11,457 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 2,786 | -0.52% | |
| 4,741 | 4.79% | |
| 5,681 | 1.79% | |
| 7,345 | 5.29% | |
| 7,900 | 1.47% | |
| 8,440 | 0.66% | |
| 9,170 | 1.57% | |
| 9,652 | 1.10% | |
| 10,890 | 1.68% | |
| 10,511 | -1.28% | |
| 11,457 | 1.65% | |
| 11,588 | 0.24% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sablan for the year 2019 was 7,603, broken down into 3,978 males and 3,625 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sablan is situated at approximately 16° 30' North, 120° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 599.9 meters or 1,967.6 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 Sablan are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Burgos, La Union, Naguilian, La Union, La Trinidad, Benguet, Bagulin, La Union, Tuba, Benguet, and Kapangan, Benguet. Its distance from the national capital is 217.33 kilometers (135.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Burgos, La Union, 4.64 kilometers (2.88 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Naguilian, La Union, 10.63 kilometers (6.60 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- La Trinidad, Benguet, 11.38 kilometers (7.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Bagulin, La Union, 13.49 kilometers (8.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Tuba, Benguet, 13.90 kilometers (8.64 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Kapangan, Benguet, 14.64 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 14.58 kilometers (9.06 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 22.63 kilometers (14.06 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 52.82 kilometers (32.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 58.23 kilometers (36.18 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 64.79 kilometers (40.26 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 65.98 kilometers (41.00 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
Distance from Manila: 217.33 kilometers (135.04 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°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.