Samak, Municipality of Talipao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Talipao |
| Postal code | 7403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,668 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9768, 121.0752 (5° 59' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 111.8 meters (366.8 feet) |
Samak is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,668. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Samak in the 2015 Census was 1,249 broken down into 184 households or an average of 6.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,120 | 213 | 5.26 | |
| 1,064 | 213 | 5.00 | |
| 1,081 | 183 | 5.91 | |
| 1,386 | 237 | 5.85 | |
| 1,247 | 184 | 6.78 | |
| 1,249 | 184 | 6.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Samak is 10 to 14, with 215 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 | 15 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 215 | 17.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 13.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 10.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 2.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 1.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.08% |
| Total | 1,249 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Samak grew from 1,120 in 1990 to 1,668 in 2020, an increase of 548 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.28%, or an increase of 419 people, from the previous population of 1,249 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,120 | – | |
| 1,064 | -0.96% | |
| 1,081 | 0.34% | |
| 1,386 | 3.49% | |
| 1,247 | -3.77% | |
| 1,249 | 0.03% | |
| 1,668 | 6.28% |
Location
Samak is situated at approximately 5.9768, 121.0752, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 111.8 meters or 366.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Samak 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.