Saimbangon, Municipality of Pata, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Pata |
| Postal code | 7405 |
| Population (2020) | 4,496 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Pata |
| Coordinates | 5.8209, 121.1501 (5° 49' North, 121° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.2 meters (473.1 feet) |
Saimbangon is a barangay in the municipality of Pata, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,496. This represented 18.18% of the total population of Pata.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Saimbangon in the 2015 Census was 4,398 broken down into 645 households or an average of 6.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 171 | 5.27 | |
| 981 | 223 | 4.40 | |
| 1,252 | 189 | 6.62 | |
| 2,903 | 526 | 5.52 | |
| 1,849 | 276 | 6.70 | |
| 4,398 | 645 | 6.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Saimbangon is 10 to 14, with 846 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 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 271 | 6.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 656 | 14.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 846 | 19.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 733 | 16.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 387 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 4.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 232 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 268 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 286 | 6.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 197 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 104 | 2.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 1.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 0.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.07% |
| Total | 4,398 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Saimbangon grew from 901 in 1990 to 4,496 in 2020, an increase of 3,595 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 4,398 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | – | |
| 981 | 1.61% | |
| 1,252 | 5.37% | |
| 2,903 | 12.30% | |
| 1,849 | -15.14% | |
| 4,398 | 17.93% | |
| 4,496 | 0.46% |
Location
Saimbangon is situated at approximately 5.8209, 121.1501, in the island of Pata. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.2 meters or 473.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Saimbangon 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.