Sigad, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 813 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6532, 123.9128 (12° 39' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.1 meters (92.2 feet) |
Sigad is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 813. This represented 0.77% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sigad in the 2015 Census was 806 broken down into 155 households or an average of 5.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 784 | 137 | 5.72 | |
| 724 | 145 | 4.99 | |
| 793 | 160 | 4.96 | |
| 882 | 190 | 4.64 | |
| 844 | 176 | 4.80 | |
| 806 | 155 | 5.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sigad is 5 to 9, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 11.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 12.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 8.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 96 | 11.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 9.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.74% |
| Total | 806 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sigad grew from 784 in 1990 to 813 in 2020, an increase of 29 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 806 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 784 | – | |
| 724 | -1.48% | |
| 793 | 1.97% | |
| 882 | 1.48% | |
| 844 | -1.59% | |
| 806 | -0.87% | |
| 813 | 0.18% |
Location
Sigad is situated at approximately 12.6532, 123.9128, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.1 meters or 92.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sigad 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.