Sambowang Atawa, Municipality of Masiu, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Masiu |
| Postal code | 9706 |
| Population (2020) | 804 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8211, 124.3125 (7° 49' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 704.1 meters (2,310.0 feet) |
Sambowang Atawa is a barangay in the municipality of Masiu, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 804. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Masiu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sambowang Atawa in the 2015 Census was 681 broken down into 96 households or an average of 7.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 57 | 5.44 | |
| 402 | 50 | 8.04 | |
| 502 | 64 | 7.84 | |
| 628 | 74 | 8.49 | |
| 679 | 96 | 7.07 | |
| 681 | 96 | 7.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sambowang Atawa is 5 to 9, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 20.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 23.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 12.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 4.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 3.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 9.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 681 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sambowang Atawa grew from 310 in 1990 to 804 in 2020, an increase of 494 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.56%, or an increase of 123 people, from the previous population of 681 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | – | |
| 402 | 4.99% | |
| 502 | 4.88% | |
| 628 | 3.14% | |
| 679 | 2.88% | |
| 681 | 0.06% | |
| 804 | 3.56% |
Location
Sambowang Atawa is situated at approximately 7.8211, 124.3125, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 704.1 meters or 2,310.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sambowang Atawa 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.