Sabang Zone I, Municipality of Allen, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Allen |
| Postal code | 6405 |
| Population (2020) | 960 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5016, 124.2841 (12° 30' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Sabang Zone I, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Allen, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 960. This represented 3.81% of the total population of Allen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sabang Zone I in the 2015 Census was 979 broken down into 203 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 797 | 153 | 5.21 | |
| 777 | 157 | 4.95 | |
| 943 | 184 | 5.13 | |
| 789 | 186 | 4.24 | |
| 905 | 188 | 4.81 | |
| 979 | 203 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sabang Zone I is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 6.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 8.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 7.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 7.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 4.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 3.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,015 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sabang Zone I grew from 797 in 1990 to 960 in 2020, an increase of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.17%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 1,015 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 797 | – | |
| 799 | 0.05% | |
| 1,021 | 5.40% | |
| 867 | -2.23% | |
| 979 | 4.52% | |
| 1,015 | 0.69% | |
| 960 | -1.17% |
Location
Sabang Zone I is situated at approximately 12.5016, 124.2841, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sabang Zone I 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.