Sinabacan, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 2212 |
| Population (2020) | 3,906 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6600, 119.9355 (15° 40' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Sinabacan is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,906. This represented 12.91% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sinabacan in the 2015 Census was 3,563 broken down into 801 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,207 | 382 | 5.78 | |
| 2,264 | 420 | 5.39 | |
| 2,704 | 509 | 5.31 | |
| 3,259 | 696 | 4.68 | |
| 3,533 | 715 | 4.94 | |
| 3,563 | 801 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sinabacan is 5 to 9, with 422 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 296 | 8.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 422 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 391 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 349 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 284 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 242 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 246 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 213 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 213 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 190 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 148 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 155 | 4.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 143 | 4.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 87 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.01% |
| Total | 3,563 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sinabacan grew from 2,207 in 1990 to 3,906 in 2020, an increase of 1,699 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 343 people, from the previous population of 3,563 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,207 | – | |
| 2,264 | 0.48% | |
| 2,704 | 3.88% | |
| 3,259 | 2.61% | |
| 3,533 | 2.98% | |
| 3,563 | 0.16% | |
| 3,906 | 1.95% |
Location
Sinabacan is situated at approximately 15.6600, 119.9355, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sinabacan 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.