Sasaba, Municipality of Santol, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Santol |
| Postal code | 2516 |
| Population (2020) | 947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7073, 120.5176 (16° 42' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 763.9 meters (2,506.2 feet) |
Sasaba is a barangay in the municipality of Santol, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 947. This represented 6.69% of the total population of Santol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sasaba in the 2015 Census was 878 broken down into 207 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 795 | 146 | 5.45 | |
| 810 | 164 | 4.94 | |
| 915 | 154 | 5.94 | |
| 850 | 192 | 4.43 | |
| 862 | 194 | 4.44 | |
| 878 | 207 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sasaba is 5 to 9, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 12.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 10.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.37% |
| Total | 878 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sasaba grew from 795 in 1990 to 947 in 2020, an increase of 152 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 69 people, from the previous population of 878 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 795 | – | |
| 810 | 0.35% | |
| 915 | 2.65% | |
| 850 | -1.01% | |
| 862 | 0.51% | |
| 878 | 0.35% | |
| 947 | 1.61% |
Location
Sasaba is situated at approximately 16.7073, 120.5176, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 763.9 meters or 2,506.2 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Sasaba is composed of six sitios:
- Bacayawan
- Bay‐o
- Gambang
- Potrido
- Tebac
- Tico
Adjacent barangays
Sasaba shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Santol Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.