Sapal, Municipality of San Lorenzo, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | San Lorenzo |
| Population (2020) | 1,777 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.5528, 122.6488 (10° 33' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 126.4 meters (414.7 feet) |
Sapal is a barangay in the municipality of San Lorenzo, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,777. This represented 6.04% of the total population of San Lorenzo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapal in the 2015 Census was 1,547 broken down into 373 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | 173 | 5.31 | |
| 1,196 | 238 | 5.03 | |
| 1,308 | 265 | 4.94 | |
| 1,327 | 292 | 4.54 | |
| 1,460 | 320 | 4.56 | |
| 1,547 | 373 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapal is 15 to 19, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 157 | 10.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 8.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 4.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1,547 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapal grew from 918 in 1990 to 1,777 in 2020, an increase of 859 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.96%, or an increase of 230 people, from the previous population of 1,547 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 918 | – | |
| 1,196 | 5.08% | |
| 1,308 | 1.94% | |
| 1,327 | 0.20% | |
| 1,460 | 3.54% | |
| 1,547 | 1.11% | |
| 1,777 | 2.96% |
Location
Sapal is situated at approximately 10.5528, 122.6488, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 126.4 meters or 414.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapal shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.