Sambel, Municipality of Burauen, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Burauen |
| Postal code | 6516 |
| Population (2020) | 912 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9464, 124.9078 (10° 57' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.0 meters (278.9 feet) |
Sambel is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 912. This represented 1.74% of the total population of Burauen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sambel in the 2015 Census was 318 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 39 | 5.23 | |
| 279 | 52 | 5.37 | |
| 258 | 60 | 4.30 | |
| 268 | 57 | 4.70 | |
| 309 | 64 | 4.83 | |
| 318 | 66 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sambel is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 11.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 8.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 9.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 7.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.26% |
| Total | 318 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sambel grew from 204 in 1990 to 912 in 2020, an increase of 708 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 24.83%, or an increase of 594 people, from the previous population of 318 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | – | |
| 279 | 6.04% | |
| 258 | -1.66% | |
| 268 | 0.53% | |
| 309 | 5.32% | |
| 318 | 0.55% | |
| 912 | 24.83% |
Location
Sambel is situated at approximately 10.9464, 124.9078, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.0 meters or 278.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sambel 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.