Sawanga, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,494 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0712, 124.1280 (13° 4' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.3 meters (10.8 feet) |
Sawanga is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,494. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawanga in the 2015 Census was 1,533 broken down into 334 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,249 | 219 | 5.70 | |
| 1,369 | 257 | 5.33 | |
| 1,454 | 296 | 4.91 | |
| 1,495 | 319 | 4.69 | |
| 1,547 | 330 | 4.69 | |
| 1,533 | 334 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawanga is 10 to 14, with 222 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 7.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 13.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 14.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 11.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 6.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 4.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.37% |
| Total | 1,533 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawanga grew from 1,249 in 1990 to 1,494 in 2020, an increase of 245 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.54%, or a decrease of 39 people, from the previous population of 1,533 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,249 | – | |
| 1,369 | 1.73% | |
| 1,454 | 1.30% | |
| 1,495 | 0.38% | |
| 1,547 | 1.25% | |
| 1,533 | -0.17% | |
| 1,494 | -0.54% |
Location
Sawanga is situated at approximately 13.0712, 124.1280, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.3 meters or 10.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sawanga 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.