Sawat, Municipality of Tagudin, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Tagudin |
| Postal code | 2714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,053 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9378, 120.4343 (16° 56' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Sawat is a barangay in the municipality of Tagudin, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,053. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Tagudin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawat in the 2015 Census was 948 broken down into 216 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 113 | 5.39 | |
| 596 | 115 | 5.18 | |
| 682 | 118 | 5.78 | |
| 820 | 166 | 4.94 | |
| 835 | 175 | 4.77 | |
| 948 | 216 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawat is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 9.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 8.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 6.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 3.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.16% |
| Total | 948 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawat grew from 609 in 1990 to 1,053 in 2020, an increase of 444 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.24%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 948 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 609 | – | |
| 596 | -0.40% | |
| 682 | 2.93% | |
| 820 | 2.57% | |
| 835 | 0.66% | |
| 948 | 2.45% | |
| 1,053 | 2.24% |
Location
Sawat is situated at approximately 16.9378, 120.4343, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sawat 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.