Sangat, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 710 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8996, 124.0781 (12° 54' North, 124° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.4 meters (198.2 feet) |
Sangat is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 710. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sangat in the 2015 Census was 832 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 | 142 | 5.06 | |
| 845 | 152 | 5.56 | |
| 725 | 163 | 4.45 | |
| 706 | 166 | 4.25 | |
| 753 | 173 | 4.35 | |
| 832 | 189 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sangat is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 12.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 11.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 11.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.96% |
| Total | 832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sangat fell from 718 in 1990 to 710 in 2020, a decrease of 8 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.28%, or a decrease of 122 people, from the previous population of 832 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 718 | – | |
| 845 | 3.10% | |
| 725 | -3.23% | |
| 706 | -0.37% | |
| 753 | 2.37% | |
| 832 | 1.92% | |
| 710 | -3.28% |
Location
Sangat is situated at approximately 12.8996, 124.0781, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.4 meters or 198.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sangat 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.