Sarrat, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 2914 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 57.39 km2 (22.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,186 |
| Density (2020) | 439 / km2 (1,137 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 9' North, 120° 39' East (18.1568, 120.6467) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.0 meters (72.2 feet) |
Sarrat is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 57.39 square kilometers or 22.16 square miles which constitutes 1.68% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,186. This represented 4.13% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 0.48% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 439 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,137 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sarrat has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Agustin | 2.24% | 565 | 604 | -6.46% | -1.40% |
| San Andres | 5.97% | 1,503 | 1,479 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| San Antonio | 4.74% | 1,194 | 1,188 | 0.51% | 0.11% |
| San Bernabe | 0.94% | 237 | 250 | -5.20% | -1.12% |
| San Cristobal | 6.62% | 1,668 | 1,597 | 4.45% | 0.92% |
| San Felipe | 4.42% | 1,113 | 1,114 | -0.09% | -0.02% |
| San Francisco | 3.85% | 969 | 970 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
| San Isidro | 4.38% | 1,103 | 1,125 | -1.96% | -0.41% |
| San Joaquin | 5.69% | 1,433 | 1,399 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| San Jose | 6.34% | 1,598 | 1,542 | 3.63% | 0.75% |
| San Juan | 3.07% | 772 | 784 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| San Leandro | 5.03% | 1,268 | 1,328 | -4.52% | -0.97% |
| San Lorenzo | 3.69% | 930 | 964 | -3.53% | -0.75% |
| San Manuel | 3.49% | 878 | 814 | 7.86% | 1.61% |
| San Marcos | 5.57% | 1,403 | 1,377 | 1.89% | 0.39% |
| San Nicolas | 6.94% | 1,747 | 1,810 | -3.48% | -0.74% |
| San Pedro | 3.70% | 933 | 852 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| San Roque | 3.57% | 898 | 981 | -8.46% | -1.84% |
| San Vicente | 3.70% | 933 | 940 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Santa Barbara | 2.26% | 569 | 604 | -5.79% | -1.25% |
| Santa Magdalena | 3.20% | 807 | 803 | 0.50% | 0.10% |
| Santa Rosa | 3.86% | 973 | 1,013 | -3.95% | -0.84% |
| Santo Santiago | 3.08% | 775 | 725 | 6.90% | 1.41% |
| Santo Tomas | 3.64% | 917 | 949 | -3.37% | -0.72% |
| Sarrat Total | 25,186 | 25,212 | -0.10% | -0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sarrat for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,849,509.36.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,909,324.97 | – |
| 2010 | 51,229,542.71 | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 62,699,686.53 | 22.39% |
| 2012 | 81,533,698.27 | 30.04% |
| 2013 | 61,680,078.08 | -24.35% |
| 2014 | 66,591,555.87 | 7.96% |
| 2015 | 79,656,532.69 | 19.62% |
| 2016 | 111,849,509.36 | 40.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sarrat in the 2015 Census was 25,183 broken down into 5,749 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,272 | 4,369 | 4.87 | |
| 21,292 | 4,668 | 4.56 | |
| 22,869 | 4,881 | 4.69 | |
| 23,798 | 5,339 | 4.46 | |
| 24,742 | 5,607 | 4.41 | |
| 25,183 | 5,749 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sarrat is 5 to 9, with 2,175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 457 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 457 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,765 | 7.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,175 | 8.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,168 | 8.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,158 | 8.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,034 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,935 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,997 | 7.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,763 | 6.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,540 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,610 | 6.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,304 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,030 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 897 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 711 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 594 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 472 | 1.87% |
| 80 and over | 602 | 2.39% |
| Total | 25,212 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sarrat grew from 9,584 in 1903 to 25,186 in 2020, an increase of 15,602 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 25,212 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,584 | – | |
| 12,885 | 1.89% | |
| 14,430 | 0.57% | |
| 14,345 | -0.06% | |
| 15,136 | 0.47% | |
| 16,847 | 1.05% | |
| 18,071 | 1.42% | |
| 18,798 | 0.79% | |
| 21,272 | 1.24% | |
| 21,301 | 0.03% | |
| 22,886 | 1.55% | |
| 23,810 | 0.55% | |
| 24,770 | 1.45% | |
| 25,212 | 0.34% | |
| 25,186 | -0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sarrat for the year 2019 was 18,287, broken down into 8,987 males and 9,300 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sarrat is situated at approximately 18° 9' North, 120° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.0 meters or 72.2 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 Sarrat are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, and Marcos, Ilocos Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 396.25 kilometers (246.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, 5.90 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Piddig, Ilocos Norte, 7.42 kilometers (4.61 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Vintar, Ilocos Norte, 8.08 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Dingras, Ilocos Norte, 8.35 kilometers (5.19 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, 11.25 kilometers (6.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Marcos, Ilocos Norte, 12.90 kilometers (8.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 7.20 kilometers (4.47 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 70.26 kilometers (43.65 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 109.13 kilometers (67.81 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 115.29 kilometers (71.64 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 129.90 kilometers (80.72 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
Distance from Manila: 396.25 kilometers (246.22 miles) to the South (S5°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.