Sawang, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,371 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.5489, 123.2868 (12° 33' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.4 meters (178.5 feet) |
Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,371. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawang in the 2015 Census was 1,420 broken down into 248 households or an average of 5.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 959 | 177 | 5.42 | |
| 1,142 | 219 | 5.21 | |
| 1,266 | 238 | 5.32 | |
| 1,244 | 228 | 5.46 | |
| 1,464 | 275 | 5.32 | |
| 1,420 | 248 | 5.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawang is 5 to 9, with 223 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 3.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 11.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 223 | 15.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 14.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 7.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 4.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 4.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,420 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawang grew from 959 in 1990 to 1,371 in 2020, an increase of 412 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.74%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,420 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 959 | – | |
| 1,142 | 3.33% | |
| 1,266 | 2.23% | |
| 1,244 | -0.24% | |
| 1,464 | 6.11% | |
| 1,420 | -0.58% | |
| 1,371 | -0.74% |
Location
Sawang is situated at approximately 12.5489, 123.2868, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.4 meters or 178.5 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.