Sampiniton, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,388 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9957, 123.1786 (9° 60' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 194.6 meters (638.4 feet) |
Sampiniton is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,388. This represented 4.30% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sampiniton in the 2015 Census was 1,510 broken down into 341 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 965 | 183 | 5.27 | |
| 1,070 | 206 | 5.19 | |
| 1,266 | 237 | 5.34 | |
| 1,392 | 272 | 5.12 | |
| 1,442 | 292 | 4.94 | |
| 1,510 | 341 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sampiniton is 5 to 9, with 167 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 167 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,510 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sampiniton grew from 965 in 1990 to 1,388 in 2020, an increase of 423 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.76%, or a decrease of 122 people, from the previous population of 1,510 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 965 | – | |
| 1,070 | 1.95% | |
| 1,266 | 3.67% | |
| 1,392 | 1.32% | |
| 1,442 | 1.29% | |
| 1,510 | 0.88% | |
| 1,388 | -1.76% |
Location
Sampiniton is situated at approximately 9.9957, 123.1786, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 194.6 meters or 638.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sampiniton 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.