Sumambat, Municipality of Tapul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Tapul |
| Postal code | 7410 |
| Population (2020) | 665 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tapul |
| Coordinates | 5.7493, 120.9194 (5° 45' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 68.5 meters (224.7 feet) |
Sumambat is a barangay in the municipality of Tapul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 665. This represented 3.20% of the total population of Tapul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sumambat in the 2015 Census was 663 broken down into 117 households or an average of 5.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 77 | 6.84 | |
| 646 | 100 | 6.46 | |
| 819 | 82 | 9.99 | |
| 601 | 105 | 5.72 | |
| 648 | 115 | 5.63 | |
| 663 | 117 | 5.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sumambat is 5 to 9, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 50 to 54, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 3.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 14.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 16.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 11.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 3.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 10.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 0.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 663 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sumambat grew from 527 in 1990 to 665 in 2020, an increase of 138 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 663 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | – | |
| 646 | 3.89% | |
| 819 | 5.22% | |
| 601 | -4.18% | |
| 648 | 2.78% | |
| 663 | 0.44% | |
| 665 | 0.06% |
Location
Sumambat is situated at approximately 5.7493, 120.9194, in the island of Tapul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 68.5 meters or 224.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sumambat 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.