Sarukot, Municipality of Siasi, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Siasi |
| Postal code | 7412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,151 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siasi |
| Coordinates | 5.5039, 120.8722 (5° 30' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 100.6 meters (330.0 feet) |
Sarukot is a barangay in the municipality of Siasi, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,151. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Siasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sarukot in the 2015 Census was 1,017 broken down into 194 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 396 | 68 | 5.82 | |
| 608 | 96 | 6.33 | |
| 848 | 117 | 7.25 | |
| 975 | 174 | 5.60 | |
| 950 | 184 | 5.16 | |
| 1,017 | 194 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sarukot is 10 to 14, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 11.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 13.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 14.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 5.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 5.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 9.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.10% |
| Total | 1,017 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sarukot grew from 396 in 1990 to 1,151 in 2020, an increase of 755 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.64%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 1,017 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 396 | – | |
| 608 | 8.36% | |
| 848 | 7.39% | |
| 975 | 1.94% | |
| 950 | -0.94% | |
| 1,017 | 1.31% | |
| 1,151 | 2.64% |
Location
Sarukot is situated at approximately 5.5039, 120.8722, in the island of Siasi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 100.6 meters or 330.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sarukot 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.