Saclayan, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 589 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8821, 123.8224 (12° 53' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Saclayan is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 589. This represented 0.97% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Saclayan in the 2015 Census was 573 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 429 | 76 | 5.64 | |
| 391 | 77 | 5.08 | |
| 474 | 83 | 5.71 | |
| 556 | 110 | 5.05 | |
| 561 | 110 | 5.10 | |
| 573 | 115 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Saclayan is 5 to 9, with 85 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 | 20 | 3.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 14.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 11.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 3.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total | 573 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Saclayan grew from 429 in 1990 to 589 in 2020, an increase of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 573 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 429 | – | |
| 391 | -1.72% | |
| 474 | 4.21% | |
| 556 | 2.22% | |
| 561 | 0.33% | |
| 573 | 0.40% | |
| 589 | 0.58% |
Location
Saclayan is situated at approximately 12.8821, 123.8224, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Saclayan 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.