Siolakan, 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) | 2,030 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siasi |
| Coordinates | 5.5324, 120.8673 (5° 32' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 178.2 meters (584.6 feet) |
Siolakan is a barangay in the municipality of Siasi, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,030. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Siasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Siolakan in the 2015 Census was 2,025 broken down into 306 households or an average of 6.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | 88 | 7.34 | |
| 580 | 116 | 5.00 | |
| 814 | 109 | 7.47 | |
| 2,133 | 311 | 6.86 | |
| 2,023 | 306 | 6.61 | |
| 2,025 | 306 | 6.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Siolakan is 5 to 9, with 348 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 3.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 14.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 17.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 307 | 15.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 230 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 6.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 5.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 3.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 1.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Siolakan grew from 646 in 1990 to 2,030 in 2020, an increase of 1,384 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.05%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 2,025 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 646 | – | |
| 580 | -2.00% | |
| 814 | 7.54% | |
| 2,133 | 14.21% | |
| 2,023 | -1.91% | |
| 2,025 | 0.02% | |
| 2,030 | 0.05% |
Location
Siolakan is situated at approximately 5.5324, 120.8673, in the island of Siasi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 178.2 meters or 584.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Siolakan 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.