Poblacion Sawang, Municipality of Loboc, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loboc |
| Postal code | 6316 |
| Population (2020) | 581 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6406, 124.0305 (9° 38' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Poblacion Sawang is a barangay in the municipality of Loboc, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 581. This represented 3.34% of the total population of Loboc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Sawang in the 2015 Census was 598 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | 105 | 5.48 | |
| 541 | 106 | 5.10 | |
| 627 | 122 | 5.14 | |
| 656 | 129 | 5.09 | |
| 671 | 139 | 4.83 | |
| 598 | 129 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Sawang is 10 to 14, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 8.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 7.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 6.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 7.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 3.51% |
| Total | 598 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Sawang grew from 575 in 1990 to 581 in 2020, an increase of 6 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.61%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 598 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 575 | – | |
| 547 | -0.93% | |
| 627 | 2.97% | |
| 658 | 0.67% | |
| 671 | 0.71% | |
| 598 | -2.17% | |
| 581 | -0.61% |
Location
Poblacion Sawang is situated at approximately 9.6406, 124.0305, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.