Sabong, City of Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Lamitan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Population (2020) | 1,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6037, 122.1606 (6° 36' North, 122° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.5 meters (191.9 feet) |
Sabong is a barangay in the city of Lamitan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,016. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Lamitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabong in the 2015 Census was 631 broken down into 113 households or an average of 5.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 59 | 4.81 | |
| 422 | 89 | 4.74 | |
| 420 | 105 | 4.00 | |
| 879 | 198 | 4.44 | |
| 543 | 100 | 5.43 | |
| 631 | 113 | 5.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Sabong are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 13.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 14.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 14.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 12.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 6.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.11% |
| Total | 631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabong grew from 284 in 1990 to 1,016 in 2020, an increase of 732 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 10.55%, or an increase of 385 people, from the previous population of 631 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | – | |
| 422 | 7.70% | |
| 420 | -0.10% | |
| 881 | 10.76% | |
| 543 | -16.15% | |
| 631 | 2.90% | |
| 1,016 | 10.55% |
Location
Sabong is situated at approximately 6.6037, 122.1606, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.5 meters or 191.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sabong 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.