Sawmill, Municipality of Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Milagros |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Population (2020) | 1,327 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0935, 123.6480 (12° 6' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Sawmill is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,327. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawmill in the 2015 Census was 1,435 broken down into 296 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 682 | 134 | 5.09 | |
| 975 | 191 | 5.10 | |
| 1,045 | 192 | 5.44 | |
| 1,274 | 271 | 4.70 | |
| 1,438 | 325 | 4.42 | |
| 1,435 | 296 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawmill is 5 to 9, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 12.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 15.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 195 | 13.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 6.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 3.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,435 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawmill grew from 682 in 1990 to 1,327 in 2020, an increase of 645 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.63%, or a decrease of 108 people, from the previous population of 1,435 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 682 | – | |
| 975 | 6.92% | |
| 1,045 | 1.50% | |
| 1,274 | 2.77% | |
| 1,438 | 4.51% | |
| 1,435 | -0.04% | |
| 1,327 | -1.63% |
Location
Sawmill is situated at approximately 12.0935, 123.6480, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sawmill 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.