Sandah, Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Patikul |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Population (2020) | 632 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0718, 121.0603 (6° 4' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.7 meters (136.8 feet) |
Sandah is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 632. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sandah in the 2015 Census was 550 broken down into 98 households or an average of 5.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 97 | 5.14 | |
| 545 | 114 | 4.78 | |
| 585 | 124 | 4.72 | |
| 609 | 113 | 5.39 | |
| 516 | 92 | 5.61 | |
| 550 | 98 | 5.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sandah is 10 to 14, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 7.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 14.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 14.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 12.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 8.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 9.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.55% |
| Total | 550 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sandah grew from 499 in 1990 to 632 in 2020, an increase of 133 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.97%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 550 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 499 | – | |
| 545 | 1.67% | |
| 585 | 1.53% | |
| 609 | 0.56% | |
| 516 | -5.85% | |
| 550 | 1.22% | |
| 632 | 2.97% |
Location
Sandah is situated at approximately 6.0718, 121.0603, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.7 meters or 136.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sandah 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.