Sabang, Municipality of Siquijor, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Siquijor |
| Postal code | 6225 |
| Population (2020) | 521 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2368, 123.5696 (9° 14' North, 123° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Sabang is a barangay in the municipality of Siquijor, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 521. This represented 1.80% of the total population of Siquijor.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabang in the 2015 Census was 568 broken down into 135 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 43 | 4.98 | |
| 206 | 46 | 4.48 | |
| 253 | 58 | 4.36 | |
| 600 | 138 | 4.35 | |
| 554 | 136 | 4.07 | |
| 568 | 135 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Sabang are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 20 to 24, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 8.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 8.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 7.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 10.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 8.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.76% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.23% |
| Total | 568 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabang grew from 214 in 1990 to 521 in 2020, an increase of 307 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.80%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 568 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | – | |
| 206 | -0.71% | |
| 253 | 4.50% | |
| 198 | -3.32% | |
| 554 | 45.43% | |
| 568 | 0.48% | |
| 521 | -1.80% |
Location
Sabang is situated at approximately 9.2368, 123.5696, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sabang 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.