Sayak, Municipality of Del Carmen, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Del Carmen |
| Postal code | 8418 |
| Population (2020) | 876 |
| Coordinates | 9.8526, 126.0196 (9° 51' North, 126° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Sayak is a barangay in the municipality of Del Carmen, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 876. This represented 4.35% of the total population of Del Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sayak in the 2015 Census was 985 broken down into 221 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 781 | 154 | 5.07 | |
| 807 | 162 | 4.98 | |
| 826 | 168 | 4.92 | |
| 763 | 196 | 3.89 | |
| 949 | 205 | 4.63 | |
| 985 | 221 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sayak is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 7.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 12.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 4.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 2.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 2.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.81% |
| Total | 986 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sayak grew from 781 in 1990 to 876 in 2020, an increase of 95 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.46%, or a decrease of 110 people, from the previous population of 986 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 781 | – | |
| 807 | 0.62% | |
| 826 | 0.50% | |
| 763 | -1.09% | |
| 949 | 8.26% | |
| 986 | 0.73% | |
| 876 | -2.46% |
Location
Sayak is situated at approximately 9.8526, 126.0196, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sayak 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.