Asin, Municipality of Old Panamao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) [until September 9, 2024; current status: undefined] |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Old Panamao |
| Postal code | 7402 |
| Population (2020) | 1,685 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9285, 121.2452 (5° 56' North, 121° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.9 meters (75.1 feet) |
Asin is a barangay in the municipality of Old Panamao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,685. This represented 3.38% of the total population of Old Panamao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Asin in the 2015 Census was 1,524 broken down into 237 households or an average of 6.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 758 | 135 | 5.61 | |
| 1,341 | 209 | 6.42 | |
| 1,511 | 191 | 7.91 | |
| 1,769 | 276 | 6.41 | |
| 1,462 | 229 | 6.38 | |
| 1,524 | 237 | 6.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Asin is 5 to 9, with 226 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 226 | 14.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 202 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 13.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 191 | 12.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 4.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 2.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.33% |
| Total | 1,524 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Asin grew from 758 in 1990 to 1,685 in 2020, an increase of 927 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 161 people, from the previous population of 1,524 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 758 | – | |
| 1,341 | 11.28% | |
| 1,511 | 2.59% | |
| 1,769 | 2.20% | |
| 1,462 | -6.70% | |
| 1,524 | 0.79% | |
| 1,685 | 2.14% |
Location
Asin is situated at approximately 5.9285, 121.2452, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.9 meters or 75.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Asin 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.