Sapang, Municipality of Santa Lucia, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Lucia |
| Postal code | 2712 |
| Population (2020) | 445 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1341, 120.4686 (17° 8' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.4 meters (165.4 feet) |
Sapang is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Lucia, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 445. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Santa Lucia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapang in the 2015 Census was 433 broken down into 115 households or an average of 3.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 335 | 54 | 6.20 | |
| 299 | 63 | 4.75 | |
| 381 | 78 | 4.88 | |
| 426 | 90 | 4.73 | |
| 467 | 101 | 4.62 | |
| 433 | 115 | 3.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapang is 5 to 9, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 8.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 8.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 8.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 7.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.62% |
| Total | 433 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapang grew from 335 in 1990 to 445 in 2020, an increase of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 433 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 335 | – | |
| 299 | -2.11% | |
| 381 | 5.33% | |
| 426 | 1.55% | |
| 467 | 3.40% | |
| 433 | -1.43% | |
| 445 | 0.58% |
Location
Sapang is situated at approximately 17.1341, 120.4686, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.4 meters or 165.4 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.