Zapat, 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) | 323 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8273, 120.4770 (17° 50' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.6 meters (61.0 feet) |
Zapat is a barangay in the municipality of Sinait, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 323. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Sinait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zapat in the 2015 Census was 321 broken down into 75 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 69 | 4.83 | |
| 360 | 79 | 4.56 | |
| 408 | 86 | 4.74 | |
| 336 | 72 | 4.67 | |
| 316 | 73 | 4.33 | |
| 321 | 75 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zapat is 5 to 9, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 8.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 7.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 9.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 2.18% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.56% |
| Total | 321 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zapat fell from 333 in 1990 to 323 in 2020, a decrease of 10 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 321 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | – | |
| 360 | 1.47% | |
| 408 | 2.72% | |
| 336 | -2.64% | |
| 316 | -2.21% | |
| 321 | 0.30% | |
| 323 | 0.13% |
Location
Zapat is situated at approximately 17.8273, 120.4770, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.6 meters or 61.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zapat 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.