Sabangan, Province of Mountain Province
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 2622 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 72.04 km2 (27.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 9,621 |
| Density (2020) | 134 / km2 (346 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 0' North, 120° 55' East (17.0052, 120.9228) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,075.3 meters (3,526.9 feet) |
Sabangan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Mountain Province.
The municipality has a land area of 72.04 square kilometers or 27.81 square miles which constitutes 3.01% of Mountain Province's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,621. This represented 6.08% of the total population of Mountain Province, or 0.54% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 134 inhabitants per square kilometer or 346 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sabangan has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bao-angan | 4.10% | 394 | 369 | 6.78% | 1.39% |
| Bun-ayan | 8.49% | 817 | 837 | -2.39% | -0.51% |
| Busa | 3.94% | 379 | 369 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Camatagan | 8.90% | 856 | 812 | 5.42% | 1.12% |
| Capinitan | 6.49% | 624 | 614 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Data | 8.70% | 837 | 818 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Gayang | 4.51% | 434 | 439 | -1.14% | -0.24% |
| Lagan | 4.79% | 461 | 487 | -5.34% | -1.15% |
| Losad | 6.65% | 640 | 619 | 3.39% | 0.70% |
| Namatec | 8.42% | 810 | 737 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Napua | 7.25% | 698 | 647 | 7.88% | 1.61% |
| Pingad | 3.90% | 375 | 334 | 12.28% | 2.47% |
| Poblacion | 11.07% | 1,065 | 1,080 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Supang | 6.10% | 587 | 558 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Tambingan | 6.69% | 644 | 595 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Sabangan Total | 9,621 | 9,315 | 3.29% | 0.68% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sabangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱53,547,583.69.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,802,848.26 | – |
| 2010 | 30,523,544.15 | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 33,025,686.06 | 8.20% |
| 2012 | 32,247,900.79 | -2.36% |
| 2013 | 35,112,547.73 | 8.88% |
| 2014 | 39,490,713.19 | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 51,587,847.03 | 30.63% |
| 2016 | 53,547,583.69 | 3.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabangan in the 2015 Census was 9,283 broken down into 2,215 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,078 | 1,568 | 5.15 | |
| 8,590 | 1,596 | 5.38 | |
| 8,685 | 1,738 | 5.00 | |
| 9,087 | 1,930 | 4.71 | |
| 8,741 | 1,953 | 4.48 | |
| 9,283 | 2,215 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sabangan is 10 to 14, with 1,016 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 113 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 169 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 718 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 977 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,016 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 921 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 801 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 723 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 645 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 574 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 479 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 479 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 442 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 374 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 331 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 198 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 164 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 113 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 191 | 2.05% |
| Total | 9,315 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabangan grew from 49 in 1903 to 9,621 in 2020, an increase of 9,572 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 306 people, from the previous population of 9,315 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | – | |
| 3,092 | 29.92% | |
| 4,706 | 2.12% | |
| 4,581 | -0.28% | |
| 8,900 | 6.01% | |
| 6,517 | -3.00% | |
| 7,599 | 3.13% | |
| 8,194 | 1.52% | |
| 8,083 | -0.14% | |
| 8,609 | 1.19% | |
| 8,728 | 0.29% | |
| 9,098 | 0.57% | |
| 8,741 | -1.45% | |
| 9,315 | 1.22% | |
| 9,621 | 0.68% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sabangan for the year 2019 was 7,834, broken down into 4,108 males and 3,726 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sabangan is situated at approximately 17° 0' North, 120° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,075.3 meters or 3,526.9 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 Sabangan are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Santiago, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, San Fernando, La Union, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Bauko, Mountain Province, Sagada, Mountain Province, Bontoc, Mountain Province, Tadian, Mountain Province, Besao, Mountain Province, and Banaue, Ifugao. Its distance from the national capital is 267.26 kilometers (166.07 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bauko, Mountain Province, 7.36 kilometers (4.57 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Sagada, Mountain Province, 9.08 kilometers (5.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Bontoc, Mountain Province, 10.95 kilometers (6.80 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Tadian, Mountain Province, 10.81 kilometers (6.71 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Besao, Mountain Province, 12.24 kilometers (7.60 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Banaue, Ifugao, 18.10 kilometers (11.24 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 54.55 kilometers (33.90 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Baguio, 74.46 kilometers (46.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 75.11 kilometers (46.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 77.60 kilometers (48.22 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 77.59 kilometers (48.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S56°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 84.83 kilometers (52.71 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
Distance from Manila: 267.26 kilometers (166.07 miles) to the South (S1°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.