Sambulawan, Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mobo |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Population (2020) | 378 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2802, 123.6258 (12° 17' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 115.7 meters (379.6 feet) |
Sambulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 378. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sambulawan in the 2015 Census was 290 broken down into 68 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 65 | 5.69 | |
| 424 | 70 | 6.06 | |
| 449 | 72 | 6.24 | |
| 382 | 70 | 5.46 | |
| 359 | 79 | 4.54 | |
| 290 | 68 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sambulawan is 1 to 4, with 46 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 15.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 13.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 12.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 3.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 1.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 290 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sambulawan grew from 370 in 1990 to 378 in 2020, an increase of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.74%, or an increase of 88 people, from the previous population of 290 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | – | |
| 424 | 2.58% | |
| 449 | 1.24% | |
| 382 | -2.20% | |
| 359 | -2.24% | |
| 290 | -3.98% | |
| 378 | 5.74% |
Location
Sambulawan is situated at approximately 12.2802, 123.6258, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 115.7 meters or 379.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sambulawan 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.