Sambag, Municipality of Zarraga, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Zarraga |
| Postal code | 5004 |
| Population (2020) | 2,489 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8316, 122.6275 (10° 50' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Sambag is a barangay in the municipality of Zarraga, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,489. This represented 9.12% of the total population of Zarraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sambag in the 2015 Census was 2,345 broken down into 624 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 63 | 4.98 | |
| 406 | 78 | 5.21 | |
| 391 | 70 | 5.59 | |
| 1,198 | 281 | 4.26 | |
| 2,169 | 523 | 4.15 | |
| 2,345 | 624 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sambag is 35 to 39, with 254 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 200 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 249 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 239 | 10.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 8.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 160 | 6.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 159 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 237 | 10.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 254 | 10.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 202 | 8.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.77% |
| Total | 2,345 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sambag grew from 314 in 1990 to 2,489 in 2020, an increase of 2,175 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 144 people, from the previous population of 2,345 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | – | |
| 406 | 4.93% | |
| 391 | -0.80% | |
| 1,198 | 16.70% | |
| 2,169 | 24.12% | |
| 2,345 | 1.50% | |
| 2,489 | 1.26% |
Location
Sambag is situated at approximately 10.8316, 122.6275, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sambag 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.