Upper Sicpao, Municipality of Sominot, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Sominot |
| Postal code | 7022 |
| Population (2020) | 1,218 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0698, 123.3823 (8° 4' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 272.9 meters (895.3 feet) |
Upper Sicpao is a barangay in the municipality of Sominot, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,218. This represented 6.39% of the total population of Sominot.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Sicpao in the 2015 Census was 1,197 broken down into 242 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,265 | 244 | 5.18 | |
| 1,177 | 238 | 4.95 | |
| 1,128 | 238 | 4.74 | |
| 1,222 | 239 | 5.11 | |
| 1,210 | 264 | 4.58 | |
| 1,197 | 242 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Sicpao is 10 to 14, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 11.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 11.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 9.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 108 | 9.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 3.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.50% |
| Total | 1,197 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Sicpao fell from 1,265 in 1990 to 1,218 in 2020, a decrease of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,197 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,265 | – | |
| 1,177 | -1.34% | |
| 1,128 | -0.91% | |
| 1,222 | 1.11% | |
| 1,210 | -0.36% | |
| 1,197 | -0.21% | |
| 1,218 | 0.37% |
Location
Upper Sicpao is situated at approximately 8.0698, 123.3823, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 272.9 meters or 895.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Sicpao 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.