Sawang, Municipality of Lobo, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Lobo |
| Postal code | 4229 |
| Population (2020) | 2,139 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6418, 121.2446 (13° 39' North, 121° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 221.2 meters (725.7 feet) |
Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Lobo, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,139. This represented 5.25% of the total population of Lobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawang in the 2015 Census was 2,138 broken down into 486 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,267 | 264 | 4.80 | |
| 1,550 | 328 | 4.73 | |
| 1,665 | 335 | 4.97 | |
| 1,783 | 390 | 4.57 | |
| 1,831 | 403 | 4.54 | |
| 2,138 | 486 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawang is 10 to 14, with 232 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 198 | 9.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 232 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 212 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 151 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 165 | 7.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 155 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.12% |
| Total | 2,138 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawang grew from 1,267 in 1990 to 2,139 in 2020, an increase of 872 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 2,138 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,267 | – | |
| 1,550 | 3.85% | |
| 1,665 | 1.55% | |
| 1,783 | 0.95% | |
| 1,831 | 0.97% | |
| 2,138 | 2.99% | |
| 2,139 | 0.01% |
Location
Sawang is situated at approximately 13.6418, 121.2446, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 221.2 meters or 725.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sawang 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.