Lower Sambulawan, Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Population (2020) | 539 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9645, 123.4774 (7° 58' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 227.9 meters (747.7 feet) |
Lower Sambulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 539. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Sambulawan in the 2015 Census was 507 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 85 | 4.98 | |
| 583 | 115 | 5.07 | |
| 410 | 80 | 5.13 | |
| 446 | 89 | 5.01 | |
| 475 | 110 | 4.32 | |
| 507 | 116 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Sambulawan is 10 to 14, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 10.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 9.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 11.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 6.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.99% |
| Total | 507 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Sambulawan grew from 423 in 1990 to 539 in 2020, an increase of 116 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.30%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 507 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | – | |
| 583 | 6.19% | |
| 410 | -7.27% | |
| 446 | 1.17% | |
| 475 | 2.32% | |
| 507 | 1.25% | |
| 539 | 1.30% |
Location
Lower Sambulawan is situated at approximately 7.9645, 123.4774, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 227.9 meters or 747.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Sambulawan 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.