Sawang, Municipality of Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Uson |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Population (2020) | 1,553 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2327, 123.7581 (12° 14' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) |
Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,553. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawang in the 2015 Census was 1,569 broken down into 335 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | 201 | 4.98 | |
| 988 | 206 | 4.80 | |
| 1,113 | 224 | 4.97 | |
| 1,348 | 265 | 5.09 | |
| 1,397 | 293 | 4.77 | |
| 1,569 | 335 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawang is 5 to 9, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 150 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 13.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 201 | 12.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 191 | 12.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1,569 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawang grew from 1,001 in 1990 to 1,553 in 2020, an increase of 552 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.22%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 1,569 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,001 | – | |
| 988 | -0.24% | |
| 1,113 | 2.59% | |
| 1,348 | 2.68% | |
| 1,397 | 1.31% | |
| 1,569 | 2.24% | |
| 1,553 | -0.22% |
Location
Sawang is situated at approximately 12.2327, 123.7581, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.4 meters or 11.2 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.