Lower Patag, Municipality of Sison, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Sison |
| Postal code | 8404 |
| Population (2020) | 1,098 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6523, 125.5272 (9° 39' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.5 meters (208.3 feet) |
Lower Patag is a barangay in the municipality of Sison, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,098. This represented 7.68% of the total population of Sison.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Patag in the 2015 Census was 1,016 broken down into 221 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 723 | 125 | 5.78 | |
| 668 | 129 | 5.18 | |
| 816 | 167 | 4.89 | |
| 925 | 186 | 4.97 | |
| 1,003 | 202 | 4.97 | |
| 1,016 | 221 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Patag is 10 to 14, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 7.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 6.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.30% |
| Total | 1,016 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Patag grew from 723 in 1990 to 1,098 in 2020, an increase of 375 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 1,016 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 723 | – | |
| 668 | -1.47% | |
| 822 | 4.55% | |
| 925 | 1.64% | |
| 1,003 | 2.99% | |
| 1,016 | 0.25% | |
| 1,098 | 1.65% |
Location
Lower Patag is situated at approximately 9.6523, 125.5272, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.5 meters or 208.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Patag 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.