Sawang, Municipality of Batuan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Batuan |
| Postal code | 5415 |
| Population (2020) | 1,006 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.3684, 123.7735 (12° 22' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.5 meters (208.3 feet) |
Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Batuan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,006. This represented 6.89% of the total population of Batuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawang in the 2015 Census was 743 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | 109 | 5.81 | |
| 515 | 96 | 5.36 | |
| 514 | 103 | 4.99 | |
| 516 | 111 | 4.65 | |
| 627 | 120 | 5.23 | |
| 743 | 159 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawang is 10 to 14, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 3.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 10.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 13.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 14.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 12.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 4.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 4.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 2.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total | 743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawang grew from 633 in 1990 to 1,006 in 2020, an increase of 373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.59%, or an increase of 263 people, from the previous population of 743 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | – | |
| 515 | -3.79% | |
| 514 | -0.04% | |
| 516 | 0.05% | |
| 627 | 7.35% | |
| 743 | 3.28% | |
| 1,006 | 6.59% |
Location
Sawang is situated at approximately 12.3684, 123.7735, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.5 meters or 208.3 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.