Sawang, Municipality of Sibutad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sibutad |
| Postal code | 7103 |
| Population (2020) | 1,467 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6857, 123.5030 (8° 41' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Sibutad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,467. This represented 8.41% of the total population of Sibutad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawang in the 2015 Census was 1,331 broken down into 307 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | 233 | 5.25 | |
| 1,117 | 244 | 4.58 | |
| 1,250 | 272 | 4.60 | |
| 1,317 | 318 | 4.14 | |
| 1,419 | 347 | 4.09 | |
| 1,331 | 307 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawang is 5 to 9, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 6.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 3.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 6.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 5.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 4.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 2.70% |
| Total | 1,331 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawang grew from 1,223 in 1990 to 1,467 in 2020, an increase of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 136 people, from the previous population of 1,331 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | – | |
| 1,117 | -1.68% | |
| 1,250 | 2.44% | |
| 1,317 | 0.72% | |
| 1,419 | 2.75% | |
| 1,331 | -1.21% | |
| 1,467 | 2.07% |
Location
Sawang is situated at approximately 8.6857, 123.5030, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sawang 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.