Saldang, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,237 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9309, 120.9122 (5° 56' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.4 meters (204.7 feet) |
Saldang is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,237. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Saldang in the 2015 Census was 1,166 broken down into 194 households or an average of 6.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,051 | 135 | 7.79 | |
| 782 | 104 | 7.52 | |
| 743 | 112 | 6.63 | |
| 1,218 | 204 | 5.97 | |
| 1,097 | 184 | 5.96 | |
| 1,166 | 194 | 6.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Saldang is 5 to 9, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 11.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 14.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 161 | 13.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 8.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.43% |
| Total | 1,166 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Saldang grew from 1,051 in 1990 to 1,237 in 2020, an increase of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.25%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 1,166 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,051 | – | |
| 782 | -5.39% | |
| 743 | -1.09% | |
| 1,218 | 7.05% | |
| 1,097 | -3.74% | |
| 1,166 | 1.17% | |
| 1,237 | 1.25% |
Location
Saldang is situated at approximately 5.9309, 120.9122, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.4 meters or 204.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Saldang 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.