Sambulawan, Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Villaba |
| Postal code | 6537 |
| Population (2020) | 1,117 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2012, 124.4787 (11° 12' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.6 meters (152.9 feet) |
Sambulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,117. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Villaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sambulawan in the 2015 Census was 958 broken down into 246 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 870 | 180 | 4.83 | |
| 857 | 189 | 4.53 | |
| 1,041 | 219 | 4.75 | |
| 912 | 211 | 4.32 | |
| 690 | 183 | 3.77 | |
| 958 | 246 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sambulawan is 10 to 14, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 11.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 7.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 7.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.84% |
| Total | 958 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sambulawan grew from 870 in 1990 to 1,117 in 2020, an increase of 247 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.28%, or an increase of 159 people, from the previous population of 958 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 870 | – | |
| 857 | -0.28% | |
| 1,041 | 4.26% | |
| 912 | -1.81% | |
| 690 | -9.66% | |
| 958 | 6.45% | |
| 1,117 | 3.28% |
Location
Sambulawan is situated at approximately 11.2012, 124.4787, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.6 meters or 152.9 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.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.