Sinalmacan, Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Matnog |
| Postal code | 4708 |
| Population (2020) | 514 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.5664, 124.0729 (12° 34' North, 124° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.0 meters (187.0 feet) |
Sinalmacan is a barangay in the municipality of Matnog, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 514. This represented 1.22% of the total population of Matnog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sinalmacan in the 2015 Census was 455 broken down into 98 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 64 | 4.64 | |
| 324 | 62 | 5.23 | |
| 303 | 59 | 5.14 | |
| 388 | 81 | 4.79 | |
| 473 | 87 | 5.44 | |
| 455 | 98 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sinalmacan is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 15.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 12.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 4.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.10% |
| Total | 455 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sinalmacan grew from 297 in 1990 to 514 in 2020, an increase of 217 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.60%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 455 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 324 | 1.64% | |
| 303 | -1.43% | |
| 388 | 3.47% | |
| 473 | 7.48% | |
| 455 | -0.74% | |
| 514 | 2.60% |
Location
Sinalmacan is situated at approximately 12.5664, 124.0729, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.0 meters or 187.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sinalmacan 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.