Sapilang, Municipality of Bacnotan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bacnotan |
| Postal code | 2515 |
| Population (2020) | 764 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7257, 120.3856 (16° 44' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.7 meters (169.6 feet) |
Sapilang is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 764. This represented 1.72% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapilang in the 2015 Census was 927 broken down into 234 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 187 | 4.77 | |
| 918 | 200 | 4.59 | |
| 854 | 186 | 4.59 | |
| 852 | 188 | 4.53 | |
| 863 | 192 | 4.49 | |
| 927 | 234 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapilang is 25 to 29, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 5.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 6.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 6.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 10.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 8.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 6.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 6.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 5.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.96% |
| Total | 940 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapilang fell from 892 in 1990 to 764 in 2020, a decrease of 128 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.27%, or a decrease of 176 people, from the previous population of 940 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | – | |
| 918 | 0.54% | |
| 854 | -1.54% | |
| 858 | 0.06% | |
| 878 | 0.84% | |
| 940 | 1.31% | |
| 764 | -4.27% |
Location
Sapilang is situated at approximately 16.7257, 120.3856, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.7 meters or 169.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapilang 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.