Sapang Palay, City of San Jose del Monte, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| City | San Jose del Monte |
| Postal code | 3023 |
| Population (2020) | 5,804 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8390, 121.0429 (14° 50' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.2 meters (161.4 feet) |
Sapang Palay is a barangay in the city of San Jose del Monte, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,804. This represented 0.89% of the total population of San Jose del Monte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapang Palay in the 2015 Census was 5,545 broken down into 1,239 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,445 | 465 | 5.26 | |
| 2,950 | 607 | 4.86 | |
| 3,576 | 752 | 4.76 | |
| 4,466 | 998 | 4.47 | |
| 4,894 | 1,096 | 4.47 | |
| 5,545 | 1,239 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapang Palay is 5 to 9, with 542 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 48 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 137 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 425 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 542 | 9.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 519 | 9.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 539 | 9.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 515 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 458 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 422 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 448 | 8.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 342 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 305 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 238 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 222 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 173 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 109 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 71 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 50 | 0.90% |
| Total | 5,563 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapang Palay grew from 2,445 in 1990 to 5,804 in 2020, an increase of 3,359 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 241 people, from the previous population of 5,563 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,445 | – | |
| 2,950 | 3.58% | |
| 3,576 | 4.21% | |
| 4,466 | 3.11% | |
| 4,894 | 3.39% | |
| 5,563 | 2.47% | |
| 5,804 | 0.90% |
Location
Sapang Palay is situated at approximately 14.8390, 121.0429, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.2 meters or 161.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapang Palay 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.