Sarsaracat, Municipality of Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Magsingal |
| Postal code | 2730 |
| Population (2020) | 729 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6800, 120.4634 (17° 41' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.6 meters (159.4 feet) |
Sarsaracat is a barangay in the municipality of Magsingal, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 729. This represented 2.33% of the total population of Magsingal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sarsaracat in the 2015 Census was 758 broken down into 194 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 | 117 | 5.23 | |
| 638 | 133 | 4.80 | |
| 739 | 144 | 5.13 | |
| 717 | 150 | 4.78 | |
| 715 | 158 | 4.53 | |
| 758 | 194 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sarsaracat is 20 to 24, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 6.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 8.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 8.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 7.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 8.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 8.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 6.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.37% |
| Total | 758 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sarsaracat grew from 612 in 1990 to 729 in 2020, an increase of 117 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.82%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 758 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 612 | – | |
| 638 | 0.78% | |
| 739 | 3.20% | |
| 717 | -0.42% | |
| 715 | -0.10% | |
| 758 | 1.12% | |
| 729 | -0.82% |
Location
Sarsaracat is situated at approximately 17.6800, 120.4634, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.6 meters or 159.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sarsaracat 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.