Sabang, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 2,182 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0780, 124.3878 (11° 5' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) |
Sabang is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,182. This represented 3.74% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabang in the 2015 Census was 2,073 broken down into 513 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,295 | 296 | 4.38 | |
| 1,487 | 315 | 4.72 | |
| 1,748 | 352 | 4.97 | |
| 1,923 | 438 | 4.39 | |
| 2,025 | 485 | 4.18 | |
| 2,073 | 513 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sabang is 5 to 9, with 205 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 205 | 9.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 201 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 197 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 169 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 151 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 4.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 104 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.30% |
| Total | 2,073 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabang grew from 1,295 in 1990 to 2,182 in 2020, an increase of 887 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 109 people, from the previous population of 2,073 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,295 | – | |
| 1,487 | 2.62% | |
| 1,748 | 3.53% | |
| 1,923 | 1.32% | |
| 2,025 | 1.90% | |
| 2,073 | 0.45% | |
| 2,182 | 1.08% |
Location
Sabang is situated at approximately 11.0780, 124.3878, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.6 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.