Sabañgan, Municipality of Sinait, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sinait |
| Postal code | 2733 |
| Population (2020) | 894 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8571, 120.4473 (17° 51' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Sabañgan, formerly Marcos, is a barangay in the municipality of Sinait, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 894. This represented 3.44% of the total population of Sinait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabañgan in the 2015 Census was 921 broken down into 202 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 637 | 125 | 5.10 | |
| 665 | 131 | 5.08 | |
| 660 | 150 | 4.40 | |
| 820 | 181 | 4.53 | |
| 885 | 197 | 4.49 | |
| 921 | 202 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sabañgan is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 6.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 8.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 8.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 7.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.52% |
| Total | 921 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabañgan grew from 637 in 1990 to 894 in 2020, an increase of 257 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 921 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 637 | – | |
| 665 | 0.81% | |
| 660 | -0.16% | |
| 820 | 3.04% | |
| 885 | 2.82% | |
| 921 | 0.76% | |
| 894 | -0.62% |
Location
Sabañgan is situated at approximately 17.8571, 120.4473, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sabañgan 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.