Sabang, Municipality of Puerto Galera, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Puerto Galera |
| Postal code | 5203 |
| Population (2020) | 5,025 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.5203, 120.9760 (13° 31' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Sabang is a barangay in the municipality of Puerto Galera, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,025. This represented 11.98% of the total population of Puerto Galera.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabang in the 2015 Census was 3,631 broken down into 865 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,717 | 354 | 4.85 | |
| 2,290 | 484 | 4.73 | |
| 2,643 | 603 | 4.38 | |
| 2,664 | 604 | 4.41 | |
| 3,323 | 883 | 3.76 | |
| 3,631 | 865 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sabang is 25 to 29, with 417 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 343 | 9.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 392 | 10.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 343 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 341 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 390 | 10.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 417 | 11.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 301 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 243 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 193 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 183 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 156 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 117 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 113 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.48% |
| Total | 3,744 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabang grew from 1,762 in 1990 to 5,025 in 2020, an increase of 3,263 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.39%, or an increase of 1,281 people, from the previous population of 3,744 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,762 | – | |
| 2,291 | 5.04% | |
| 2,752 | 4.01% | |
| 2,702 | -0.25% | |
| 3,358 | 8.23% | |
| 3,744 | 2.09% | |
| 5,025 | 6.39% |
Location
Sabang is situated at approximately 13.5203, 120.9760, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sabang 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.