Saoat, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 490 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0899, 120.4591 (17° 5' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Saoat is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 490. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Saoat in the 2015 Census was 360 broken down into 87 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 54 | 5.74 | |
| 320 | 59 | 5.42 | |
| 366 | 66 | 5.55 | |
| 312 | 64 | 4.88 | |
| 376 | 74 | 5.08 | |
| 360 | 87 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Saoat is 20 to 24, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 6.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 28 | 7.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 10.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 8.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 5.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 6.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.94% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.83% |
| Total | 360 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Saoat grew from 310 in 1990 to 490 in 2020, an increase of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.70%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 360 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | – | |
| 320 | 0.60% | |
| 366 | 2.92% | |
| 312 | -2.18% | |
| 376 | 7.03% | |
| 360 | -0.82% | |
| 490 | 6.70% |
Location
Saoat is situated at approximately 17.0899, 120.4591, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Saoat 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.