Sual, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 2403 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lingayen Gulf [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 130.16 km2 (50.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,091 |
| Density (2020) | 300 / km2 (778 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 4' North, 120° 6' East (16.0666, 120.0951) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Sual is a coastal municipality in the province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 130.16 square kilometers or 50.26 square miles which constitutes 2.39% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,091. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.74% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 300 inhabitants per square kilometer or 778 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sual has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baquioen | 8.53% | 3,334 | 2,837 | 17.52% | 3.46% |
| Baybay Norte | 3.99% | 1,559 | 1,339 | 16.43% | 3.25% |
| Baybay Sur | 4.35% | 1,699 | 1,506 | 12.82% | 2.57% |
| Bolaoen | 2.59% | 1,014 | 903 | 12.29% | 2.47% |
| Cabalitian | 2.81% | 1,098 | 993 | 10.57% | 2.14% |
| Calumbuyan | 1.98% | 775 | 626 | 23.80% | 4.60% |
| Camagsingalan | 4.67% | 1,824 | 1,751 | 4.17% | 0.86% |
| Caoayan | 7.88% | 3,079 | 2,575 | 19.57% | 3.83% |
| Capantolan | 5.02% | 1,962 | 1,712 | 14.60% | 2.91% |
| Macaycayawan | 1.76% | 688 | 654 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Paitan East | 5.63% | 2,201 | 1,101 | 99.91% | 15.70% |
| Paitan West | 5.10% | 1,994 | 1,971 | 1.17% | 0.24% |
| Pangascasan | 8.87% | 3,468 | 3,172 | 9.33% | 1.90% |
| Poblacion | 20.54% | 8,028 | 7,312 | 9.79% | 1.99% |
| Santo Domingo | 2.35% | 917 | 772 | 18.78% | 3.69% |
| Seselangen | 5.31% | 2,077 | 1,900 | 9.32% | 1.89% |
| Sioasio East | 2.36% | 921 | 1,082 | -14.88% | -3.33% |
| Sioasio West | 3.06% | 1,195 | 657 | 81.89% | 13.42% |
| Victoria | 3.22% | 1,258 | 1,286 | -2.18% | -0.46% |
| Sual Total | 39,091 | 34,149 | 14.47% | 2.89% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sual for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱216,238,426.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 126,149,587.28 | – |
| 2010 | 124,196,676.39 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 228,555,593.70 | 84.03% |
| 2012 | 126,057,694.07 | -44.85% |
| 2013 | 131,373,051.26 | 4.22% |
| 2014 | 175,751,019.10 | 33.78% |
| 2015 | 283,701,561.90 | 61.42% |
| 2016 | 216,238,426.90 | -23.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sual in the 2015 Census was 34,124 broken down into 7,859 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,593 | 3,683 | 5.32 | |
| 20,929 | 4,375 | 4.78 | |
| 25,832 | 5,444 | 4.75 | |
| 29,907 | 6,491 | 4.61 | |
| 31,187 | 6,938 | 4.50 | |
| 34,124 | 7,859 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sual is 5 to 9, with 3,962 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 320 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 811 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,324 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,962 | 11.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,663 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,482 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,910 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,381 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,299 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,277 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,882 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,804 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,475 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,174 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 897 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 705 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 455 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 328 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 320 | 0.94% |
| Total | 34,149 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sual grew from 2,986 in 1903 to 39,091 in 2020, an increase of 36,105 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.89%, or an increase of 4,942 people, from the previous population of 34,149 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,986 | – | |
| 4,286 | 2.31% | |
| 6,396 | 2.02% | |
| 7,458 | 1.59% | |
| 9,412 | 2.07% | |
| 12,528 | 2.84% | |
| 14,367 | 2.79% | |
| 15,796 | 1.91% | |
| 19,594 | 2.18% | |
| 20,929 | 1.24% | |
| 25,832 | 4.62% | |
| 29,925 | 2.05% | |
| 31,216 | 1.55% | |
| 34,149 | 1.72% | |
| 39,091 | 2.89% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sual for the year 2019 was 28,940, broken down into 14,872 males and 14,068 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sual is situated at approximately 16° 4' North, 120° 6' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sual are Alaminos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Fernando, La Union, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Labrador, Pangasinan, Lingayen, Pangasinan, Mabini, Pangasinan, Bugallon, Pangasinan, Binmaley, Pangasinan, and Dasol, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 188.85 kilometers (117.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Labrador, Pangasinan, 7.10 kilometers (4.41 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Lingayen, Pangasinan, 15.39 kilometers (9.56 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Mabini, Pangasinan, 16.59 kilometers (10.31 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Bugallon, Pangasinan, 17.97 kilometers (11.16 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Binmaley, Pangasinan, 19.10 kilometers (11.87 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Dasol, Pangasinan, 24.29 kilometers (15.09 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
Nearest cities
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 15.84 kilometers (9.84 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 25.73 kilometers (15.99 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 31.23 kilometers (19.40 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 51.55 kilometers (32.03 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 65.49 kilometers (40.69 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Baguio, 65.71 kilometers (40.83 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Distance from Manila: 188.85 kilometers (117.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.