Siowing, Municipality of Siasi, 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 | Siasi |
| Postal code | 7412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,326 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siasi |
| Coordinates | 5.5445, 120.9000 (5° 33' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.3 meters (66.6 feet) |
Siowing is a barangay in the municipality of Siasi, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,326. This represented 1.62% of the total population of Siasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Siowing in the 2015 Census was 1,208 broken down into 212 households or an average of 5.70 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 556 | 113 | 4.92 | |
| 732 | 147 | 4.98 | |
| 961 | 140 | 6.86 | |
| 1,171 | 209 | 5.60 | |
| 1,133 | 207 | 5.47 | |
| 1,208 | 212 | 5.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Siowing is 5 to 9, with 279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 190 | 15.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 279 | 23.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 164 | 13.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 3.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 1.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 8.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 10.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 2.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 1.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,208 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Siowing grew from 556 in 1990 to 1,326 in 2020, an increase of 770 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,208 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 556 | – | |
| 732 | 5.29% | |
| 961 | 6.01% | |
| 1,171 | 2.76% | |
| 1,133 | -1.19% | |
| 1,208 | 1.23% | |
| 1,326 | 1.98% |
Location
Siowing is situated at approximately 5.5445, 120.9000, in the island of Siasi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.3 meters or 66.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Siowing 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.