Sapang Palay, Municipality of San Andres, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | San Andres |
| Postal code | 4810 |
| Population (2020) | 841 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5996, 124.0986 (13° 36' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Sapang Palay, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Andres, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 841. This represented 2.19% of the total population of San Andres.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapang Palay in the 2015 Census was 844 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 752 | 150 | 5.01 | |
| 724 | 146 | 4.96 | |
| 734 | 154 | 4.77 | |
| 763 | 167 | 4.57 | |
| 810 | 176 | 4.60 | |
| 844 | 185 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapang Palay is 15 to 19, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 7.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 9.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 6.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 4.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.13% |
| Total | 844 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapang Palay grew from 752 in 1990 to 841 in 2020, an increase of 89 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.07%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 844 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 752 | – | |
| 724 | -0.71% | |
| 734 | 0.29% | |
| 763 | 0.54% | |
| 810 | 2.20% | |
| 844 | 0.79% | |
| 841 | -0.07% |
Location
Sapang Palay is situated at approximately 13.5996, 124.0986, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 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.