Sawang, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Postal code | 5044 |
| Population (2020) | 358 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.7115, 122.6134 (10° 43' North, 122° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.5 meters (73.8 feet) |
Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 358. This represented 0.68% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawang in the 2015 Census was 332 broken down into 86 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 41 | 4.73 | |
| 206 | 45 | 4.58 | |
| 243 | 49 | 4.96 | |
| 275 | 61 | 4.51 | |
| 293 | 67 | 4.37 | |
| 332 | 86 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawang is 5 to 9, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 7.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 8.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 5.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 4.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.77% |
| Total | 339 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawang grew from 194 in 1990 to 358 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.15%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 339 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | – | |
| 206 | 1.13% | |
| 243 | 3.61% | |
| 275 | 1.72% | |
| 293 | 2.33% | |
| 339 | 2.82% | |
| 358 | 1.15% |
Location
Sawang is situated at approximately 10.7115, 122.6134, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.5 meters or 73.8 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.