Upper Sinangkapan, Municipality of Akbar, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Akbar |
| Population (2020) | 2,528 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6357, 122.2024 (6° 38' North, 122° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 331.6 meters (1,087.9 feet) |
Upper Sinangkapan is a barangay in the municipality of Akbar, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,528. This represented 10.94% of the total population of Akbar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Sinangkapan in the 2015 Census was 2,135 broken down into 344 households or an average of 6.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 48 | 4.21 | |
| 226 | 48 | 4.71 | |
| 724 | 104 | 6.96 | |
| 2,670 | 611 | 4.37 | |
| 1,684 | 296 | 5.69 | |
| 2,135 | 344 | 6.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Sinangkapan is 5 to 9, with 378 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 323 | 15.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 378 | 17.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 252 | 11.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 6.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 5.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 162 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 181 | 8.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 177 | 8.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 1.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 1.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.14% |
| Total | 2,135 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Sinangkapan grew from 202 in 1990 to 2,528 in 2020, an increase of 2,326 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.62%, or an increase of 393 people, from the previous population of 2,135 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | – | |
| 226 | 2.13% | |
| 724 | 28.36% | |
| 2,670 | 19.72% | |
| 1,684 | -15.45% | |
| 2,135 | 4.62% | |
| 2,528 | 3.62% |
Location
Upper Sinangkapan is situated at approximately 6.6357, 122.2024, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 331.6 meters or 1,087.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Sinangkapan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.