Sambulawan, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 1,156 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3612, 124.5039 (11° 22' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.8 meters (58.4 feet) |
Sambulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,156. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sambulawan in the 2015 Census was 1,059 broken down into 236 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 974 | 158 | 6.16 | |
| 822 | 164 | 5.01 | |
| 885 | 172 | 5.15 | |
| 908 | 193 | 4.70 | |
| 941 | 204 | 4.61 | |
| 1,059 | 236 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sambulawan is 10 to 14, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 11.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 13.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 6.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,059 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sambulawan grew from 974 in 1990 to 1,156 in 2020, an increase of 182 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 97 people, from the previous population of 1,059 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 974 | – | |
| 822 | -3.13% | |
| 885 | 1.60% | |
| 908 | 0.35% | |
| 941 | 1.31% | |
| 1,059 | 2.27% | |
| 1,156 | 1.86% |
Location
Sambulawan is situated at approximately 11.3612, 124.5039, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.8 meters or 58.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sambulawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.