Sinalac, Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Initao |
| Postal code | 9022 |
| Population (2020) | 1,731 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4590, 124.3736 (8° 28' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 125.3 meters (411.1 feet) |
Sinalac is a barangay in the municipality of Initao, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,731. This represented 5.11% of the total population of Initao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sinalac in the 2015 Census was 1,585 broken down into 377 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,089 | 215 | 5.07 | |
| 1,140 | 229 | 4.98 | |
| 1,526 | 322 | 4.74 | |
| 1,626 | 333 | 4.88 | |
| 1,565 | 366 | 4.28 | |
| 1,585 | 377 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sinalac is 5 to 9, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 10.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.32% |
| Total | 1,585 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Sinalac grew from 1,089 in 1990 to 1,731 in 2020, an increase of 642 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 146 people, from the previous population of 1,585 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,089 | – | |
| 1,140 | 0.86% | |
| 1,526 | 6.45% | |
| 1,626 | 0.88% | |
| 1,565 | -1.38% | |
| 1,585 | 0.24% | |
| 1,731 | 1.87% |
Location
Sinalac is situated at approximately 8.4590, 124.3736, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 125.3 meters or 411.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sinalac shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental
- Taparak, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
- Calacapan, Initao, Misamis Oriental
- Sungay, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
- Kimalok, Libertad, Misamis Oriental
- Tawantawan, Initao, Misamis Oriental
- Kamelon, Initao, Misamis Oriental
- Tagbalogo, Naawan, Misamis Oriental
- Aluna, Initao, Misamis Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.