Sapang, Municipality of Galimuyod, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Galimuyod |
| Postal code | 2709 |
| Population (2020) | 295 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1836, 120.4767 (17° 11' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.5 meters (93.5 feet) |
Sapang is a barangay in the municipality of Galimuyod, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 295. This represented 2.88% of the total population of Galimuyod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapang in the 2015 Census was 343 broken down into 69 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 39 | 5.26 | |
| 242 | 44 | 5.50 | |
| 238 | 49 | 4.86 | |
| 299 | 59 | 5.07 | |
| 267 | 61 | 4.38 | |
| 343 | 69 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapang is 15 to 19, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 7.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 9.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 7.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 9.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 9.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.46% |
| Total | 343 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapang grew from 205 in 1990 to 295 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.12%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 343 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | – | |
| 242 | 3.16% | |
| 238 | -0.36% | |
| 299 | 3.20% | |
| 267 | -4.04% | |
| 343 | 4.88% | |
| 295 | -3.12% |
Location
Sapang is situated at approximately 17.1836, 120.4767, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.5 meters or 93.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapang 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.