Sapatos, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 668 |
| Coordinates | 11.7570, 123.0242 (11° 45' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.7 meters (77.8 feet) |
Sapatos is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 668. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapatos in the 2015 Census was 543 broken down into 110 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 469 | 78 | 6.01 | |
| 516 | 79 | 6.53 | |
| 481 | 79 | 6.09 | |
| 439 | 82 | 5.35 | |
| 585 | 109 | 5.37 | |
| 543 | 110 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapatos is 1 to 4, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 3.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 14.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 11.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 11.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 11.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 10.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.37% |
| Total | 543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapatos grew from 469 in 1990 to 668 in 2020, an increase of 199 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.46%, or an increase of 125 people, from the previous population of 543 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 469 | – | |
| 516 | 1.81% | |
| 481 | -1.49% | |
| 439 | -1.25% | |
| 585 | 11.02% | |
| 543 | -1.41% | |
| 668 | 4.46% |
Location
Sapatos is situated at approximately 11.7570, 123.0242. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.7 meters or 77.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapatos does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.