Sua, 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) | 1,364 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.5566, 124.0021 (12° 33' North, 124° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 76.2 meters (250.0 feet) |
Sua is a barangay in the municipality of Matnog, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,364. This represented 3.25% of the total population of Matnog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sua in the 2015 Census was 1,560 broken down into 301 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | 197 | 5.74 | |
| 1,106 | 212 | 5.22 | |
| 1,159 | 220 | 5.27 | |
| 1,311 | 246 | 5.33 | |
| 1,451 | 298 | 4.87 | |
| 1,560 | 301 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sua is 10 to 14, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 9.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 211 | 13.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 6.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,560 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sua grew from 1,131 in 1990 to 1,364 in 2020, an increase of 233 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.79%, or a decrease of 196 people, from the previous population of 1,560 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | – | |
| 1,106 | -0.42% | |
| 1,159 | 1.01% | |
| 1,311 | 1.71% | |
| 1,451 | 3.76% | |
| 1,560 | 1.39% | |
| 1,364 | -2.79% |
Location
Sua is situated at approximately 12.5566, 124.0021, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 76.2 meters or 250.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sua 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.